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Nikon S33 vs Sony S2000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S33 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S33 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S33 vs Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S33 (13MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the S33 (1/3.1") and S2000 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S33 was launched 5 years after the S2000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S33 scores against the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Sony S2000

 S33 S2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon S33

 S2000 S33 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Sony S2000

 S33 S2000 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S33 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S33 comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S33 vs Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S33 vs the S2000.

Nikon S33 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S33 and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and S2000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S33 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon S33 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern S33 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S33 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2000 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography features
Sony S2000 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (221g)
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography info
Sony S2000 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S33
Travel photography with Sony S2000
58
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (221 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S33
Vlogging with Sony S2000
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (221 grams)
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon S33 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Sony S2000
 Nikon Coolpix S33Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 16.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.7fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $225