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Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2000

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon AW120
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon AW130 versus Sony S2000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was introduced 5 years after the S2000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the AW130 scores versus the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Sony S2000

 AW130 S2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon AW130

 S2000 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Sony S2000

 AW130 S2000 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW130 versus Sony S2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the AW130 compared to the S2000.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW130 and S2000.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon AW130 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher AW130 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography details
Sony S2000 Portrait photography details
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography information
Sony S2000 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW130
Travel photography with Sony S2000
72
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery pack (370 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging advice
Sony S2000 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon AW130 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Sony S2000
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $398 $225