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Nikon P310 vs Sony S2000

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon P310 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • Updated by Nikon P330
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon P310 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Nikon P310 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P310 was unveiled 2 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the P310 grades versus the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Sony S2000

 P310 S2000 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2010More recent by 30 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon P310

 S2000 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Sony S2000

 P310 S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon P310 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 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).

Compare the Nikon P310 and 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 vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P310 versus the S2000.

Nikon P310 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P310 and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and S2000.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon P310 to offer greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer P310 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P310 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2000 Portrait photography advice
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography factors
Sony S2000 Sports photography factors
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography features
Sony S2000 Travel photography features
71
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
screen is a decent size (3")
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P310
Vlogging with Sony S2000
36
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon P310 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Sony S2000
 Nikon Coolpix P310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-06-22 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194 grams (0.43 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 230 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 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 1 1
Launch price $700 $225