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Nikon S01 vs Nikon S02

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S02 Key Specs

Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Nikon S01 vs Nikon S02 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon S01 and Nikon S02, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and S02 (13MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and S02 (1/3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S01 was brought out 2 months prior to the S02 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S01 grades against the S02 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Nikon S02

 S01 S02 

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Nikon S01

 S02 S01 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Nikon S02

 S01 S02 
AnnouncedJune 2013September 2013Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S01 provides external measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) and the Nikon S02 has dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S01 against the S02.

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S01 and S02 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S01 and S02.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S01 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S02 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
33
decent MP (13MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (96g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S01 Sports photography information
Nikon S02 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
bad battery pack (190 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S01
Travel photography with Nikon S02
55
lighter than competitors in class (96g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (190 shots)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
decent MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S02 as a Landscape photography camera
23
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S01 Vlogging features
Nikon S02 Vlogging features
27
touchscreen
lighter than competitors in class (96g)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
33
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Nikon S01 vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Nikon S02
 Nikon Coolpix S01Nikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S01 Nikon Coolpix S02
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2013-09-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 18.5mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.3 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 1.20 m 1.40 m
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 96g (0.21 lb) 100g (0.22 lb)
Dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 190 images 210 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in Built-in
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Card slots - -
Cost at launch $170 $177