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Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2000

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P7100
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty close but the P7700 (1/1.7") and S2000 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P7700 was brought out 3 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the P7700 scores vs the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Sony S2000

 P7700 S2000 
RevealedMay 2013January 2010Fresher by 42 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon P7700

 S2000 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Sony S2000

 P7700 S2000 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7700 enjoys external measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions 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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Don't 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 sizing comparison of the P7700 vs the S2000.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and S2000 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and S2000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The P7700 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon P7700 will result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger P7700 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7700
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
46
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (392 grams)
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7700
Sports photography with Sony S2000
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (330 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
65
good battery life (330 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (392g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging info
Sony S2000 Vlogging info
75
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
more heavy than average (392 grams)
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Nikon P7700 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Sony S2000
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-05-28 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392g (0.86 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $225