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Nikon S100 vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S100 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S100 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S100 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S100 was announced 20 months after the S2000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S100 scores vs the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Sony S2000

 S100 S2000 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution820k230kCrisper display (+590k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon S100

 S2000 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Sony S2000

 S100 S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S100 vs Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S100 compared to the S2000.

Nikon S100 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and S2000.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S100 to offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer S100 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S100 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography information
Sony S2000 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography details
Sony S2000 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S100
Travel photography with Sony S2000
65
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography factors
Sony S2000 Landscape photography factors
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S100 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Sony S2000
 Nikon Coolpix S100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-24 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 820k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 150 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $240 $225