Nikon S01 vs Nikon S02
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Nikon S01 vs Nikon S02 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S02 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S01 and Nikon Coolpix S02. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S01 Gallery and Nikon S02 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Nikon S02
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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Nikon S01
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Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon S01 and Nikon S02
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | September 2013 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Examine the Nikon S01 and Nikon S02 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S01 vs Nikon S02 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S01 | Nikon Coolpix S02 | |
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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 |