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Nikon S6100 vs Sony S2000

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S6100 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S6100 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was brought out 14 months after the S2000 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S6100 grades against the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Sony S2000

 S6100 S2000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon S6100

 S2000 S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Sony S2000

 S6100 S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S6100 versus the S2000.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and S2000.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6100 to offer more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher S6100 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2000 Portrait photography highlights
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography highlights
Sony S2000 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography info
Sony S2000 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
65
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging information
Sony S2000 Vlogging information
32
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Sony S2000
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 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 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 210 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 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
Price at launch $195 $225