Nikon L20 vs Sony S2000
94 Imaging
32 Features
17 Overall
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93 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Nikon L20 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Revealed February 2009
(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
- Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary Nikon L20 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon L20 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe L20 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the S2000 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L20 grades versus the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L20 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Sony S2000
| L20 | S2000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon L20
| S2000 | L20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Sony S2000
| L20 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon L20 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L20 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the L20 versus the S2000.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the L20 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Nikon L20 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L20 and S2000.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged L20 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Nikon L20 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-03 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 135g (0.30 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $120 | $225 |