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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar but the S1000pj (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1000pj was revealed 4 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the S1000pj matches up against the XZ-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 S1000pj XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Nikon S1000pj

 XZ-2 iHS S1000pj 
RevealedDecember 2012August 2009Fresher by 41 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 S1000pj XZ-2 iHS 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S1000pj provides external dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S1000pj compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and XZ-2 iHS is 94 and 85 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and XZ-2 iHS.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The S1000pj uses the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh tougher. The older S1000pj is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography advice
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (346g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (340 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
good battery life (340 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (346g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging advice
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
36
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (346 grams)
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjOlympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-04 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 346 grams (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 Li-90B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $289 $450