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Nikon S8100 vs Sony S2000

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S8100 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced September 2010
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
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S8100 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S8100 was launched 9 months after the S2000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S8100 scores vs the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Sony S2000

 S8100 S2000 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2010More modern by 9 months
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon S8100

 S2000 S8100 

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Sony S2000

 S8100 S2000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8100 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S8100 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S8100 versus Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S8100 versus the S2000.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and S2000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S8100 and S2000.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S8100 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S8100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S8100 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography details
Sony S2000 Portrait photography details
26
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8100
Street photography with Sony S2000
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8100
Travel photography with Sony S2000
55
flash built-in
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8100
Vlogging with Sony S2000
30
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Nikon S8100 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Sony S2000
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S8100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 gr (0.40 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $225