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Nikon L810 vs Sony S2000

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon L810 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon L820
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon L810 vs Sony S2000 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon L810 vs Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was manufactured 2 years after the S2000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L810 matches up against the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony S2000

 L810 S2000 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon L810

 S2000 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony S2000

 L810 S2000 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L810 vs Sony S2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L810 and the S2000.

Nikon L810 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and S2000 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and S2000.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L810 to offer more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern L810 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography details
Sony S2000 Street photography details
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Sony S2000
44
incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
60
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
41
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging advice
Sony S2000 Vlogging advice
27
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Nikon L810 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Sony S2000
 Nikon Coolpix L810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
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 detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430g (0.95 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 300 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $280 $225