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Nikon S02 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Nikon S02 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Superseded the Sony A7 II
  • Successor is Sony A7 IV
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Nikon S02 vs Sony A7 III Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S02 vs Sony A7 III, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the S02 (13MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the S02 (1/3") and A7 III (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The S02 was manufactured 5 years before the A7 III which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S02 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S02 scores against the A7 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Sony A7 III

 S02 A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Nikon S02

 A7 III S02 
LaunchedFebruary 2018September 2013More modern by 54 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Sony A7 III

 S02 A7 III 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S02 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S02 offers outside measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S02 and the A7 III.

Nikon S02 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S02 and A7 III is 97 and 63 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S02 and A7 III.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S02 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7 III will offer you more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S02 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S02 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S02 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 III Portrait photography highlights
33
good MP (13MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW support
84
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 Street photography factors
Sony A7 III Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW support
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S02
Sports photography with Sony A7 III
38
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (610 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S02 Travel photography factors
Sony A7 III Travel photography factors
59
good MP (13MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
73
good battery life (610 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 Landscape photography details
Sony A7 III Landscape photography details
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (610 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S02 Vlogging information
Sony A7 III Vlogging information
33
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon S02 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Sony A7 III
 Nikon Coolpix S02Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S02 Sony Alpha A7 III
Type Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2013-09-05 2018-02-27
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4160 x 3120 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 693
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 7.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 1.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 grams (0.22 pounds) 650 grams (1.43 pounds)
Dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 210 images 610 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots - 2
Launch cost $177 $1,998