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Nikon P330 vs Sony S2000

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon P330 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P310
  • Updated by Nikon P340
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 P330 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Nikon P330 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively close but the P330 (1/1.7") and S2000 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The P330 was introduced 3 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P330 grades vs the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Sony S2000

 P330 S2000 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2010Fresher by 39 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon P330

 S2000 P330 

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Sony S2000

 P330 S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon P330 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P330 has physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having 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 using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the P330 vs the S2000.

Nikon P330 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and S2000.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P330 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon P330 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent P330 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon P330 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography factors
Sony S2000 Portrait photography factors
42
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography info
Sony S2000 Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography details
Sony S2000 Sports photography details
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P330
Travel photography with Sony S2000
61
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
51
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
36
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon P330 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Sony S2000
 Nikon Coolpix P330Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P330 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-04 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 grams (0.44 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
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 Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $225