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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S1000pj versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was launched 5 months prior to the S2100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S1000pj scores vs the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Sony S2100

 S1000pj S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Nikon S1000pj

 S2100 S1000pj 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Sony S2100

 S1000pj S2100 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S1000pj provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S1000pj versus Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S1000pj vs the S2100.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and S2100.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2100 Portrait photography highlights
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Sony S2100
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
Sports photography with Sony S2100
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S1000pj
Travel photography with Sony S2100
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Sony S2100
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 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 model EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $289 $0