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Nikon S9500 vs Sony S2000

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S9500 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon S9300
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9700
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 S9500 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S9500 and Sony S2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was announced 3 years after the S2000 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S9500 matches up vs the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Sony S2000

 S9500 S2000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 38 months
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon S9500

 S2000 S9500 

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Sony S2000

 S9500 S2000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S9500 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S9500 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Nikon S9500 and Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S9500 versus the S2000.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9500 and S2000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S9500 to offer greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger S9500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S9500 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2000 Portrait photography advice
31
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (205g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography details
Sony S2000 Sports photography details
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (230 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9500
Travel photography with Sony S2000
71
lighter than competitors (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (550mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (230 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
46
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging info
Sony S2000 Vlogging info
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (205g)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Nikon S9500 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Sony S2000
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format - 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" 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 230 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $225