Nikon S31 vs Nikon D2Xs

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S31 and Nikon D2Xs, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro DSLR and they are both offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the D2Xs (12MP) is very close but the S31 (1/2.9") and D2Xs (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S31 was announced 7 years after the D2Xs which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S31 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D2Xs being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S31 grades versus the D2Xs in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Nikon D2Xs. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery and Nikon D2Xs Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S31 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon D2Xs has measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

See the Nikon S31 and Nikon D2Xs in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S31 and the D2Xs.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and D2Xs is 90 and 51 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and D2Xs.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S31 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon D2Xs will result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger S31 should have a benefit in sensor tech.