Nikon S3300 vs Sony S2000

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S3300 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was manufactured 2 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S3300 matches up vs the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S3300 versus Sony S2000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S3300 versus the S2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and S2000.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S3300 to produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer S3300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.