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Nikon W300 vs Sony S2000

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon W300 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2017
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon W300 vs Sony S2000 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon W300 and Sony S2000, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The W300 was announced 7 years after the S2000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the W300 grades vs the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Sony S2000

 W300 S2000 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2010Newer by 91 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon W300

 S2000 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Sony S2000

 W300 S2000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon W300 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 features outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Nikon W300 and Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the W300 against the S2000.

Nikon W300 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and S2000 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and S2000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon W300 to provide greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern W300 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography features
Sony S2000 Portrait photography features
36
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography info
Sony S2000 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
48
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
screen size is decent (3 inch)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon W300 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Sony S2000
 Nikon Coolpix W300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-05-31 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 280 photographs -
Form of battery Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $387 $225