Nikon A1000 vs Sony S2100

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon A1000 vs Sony S2100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was brought out 9 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A1000 scores vs the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 has got outer measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon A1000 vs Sony S2100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A1000 versus the S2100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and S2100 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and S2100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon A1000 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A1000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.