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Nikon S810c vs Sony S2000

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S810c vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2014
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 S810c vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon S810c and Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S810c was announced 4 years after the S2000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S810c scores against the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony S2000

 S810c S2000 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2010More modern by 52 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon S810c

 S2000 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony S2000

 S810c S2000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S810c provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has specifications 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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Nikon S810c vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and S2000.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S810c to provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer S810c should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
35
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S810c
Street photography with Sony S2000
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than average (216g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography features
Sony S2000 Sports photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (216g)
features touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (270 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography information
Sony S2000 Landscape photography information
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S810c
Vlogging with Sony S2000
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (216 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S810c vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Sony S2000
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-04-10 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7" 3"
Display resolution 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 270 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $225