Nikon D2H vs Sony S2100

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon D2H vs Sony S2100, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the D2H (4MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the D2H (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The D2H was announced 7 years before the S2100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D2H being a Large SLR camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D2H grades versus the S2100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D2H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D2H Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D2H features physical measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D2H vs Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the D2H against the S2100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D2H and S2100 is 51 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D2H and S2100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D2H having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony S2100 will show greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D2H will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.