Nikon L610 vs Sony S2000

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon L610 versus Sony S2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L610 was introduced 2 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the L610 scores vs the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L610 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L610 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L610 vs the S2000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and S2000.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L610 to show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer L610 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.