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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Revealed August 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was introduced 5 months earlier than the S2000 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S1000pj matches up against the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Sony S2000

 S1000pj S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon S1000pj

 S2000 S1000pj 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Sony S2000

 S1000pj S2000 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj has exterior measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1000pj versus the S2000.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and S2000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S1000pj to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography features
Sony S2000 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography factors
Sony S2000 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
Sports photography with Sony S2000
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography features
Sony S2000 Travel photography features
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging info
Sony S2000 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Sony S2000
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $289 $225