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Nikon S3300 vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S3300 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2012
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 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
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony S2000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Sony S2000

 S3300 S2000 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon S3300

 S2000 S3300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Sony S2000

 S3300 S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3300 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

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

Nikon S3300 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S3300 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography factors
Sony S2000 Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography features
Sony S2000 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography details
Sony S2000 Travel photography details
66
lighter than others (128 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography details
Sony S2000 Landscape photography details
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3300
Vlogging with Sony S2000
33
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Sony S2000
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 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 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 life 180 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $99 $225