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Nikon D3000 vs Sony S2000

Portability
69
Imaging
51
Features
36
Overall
45
Nikon D3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon D3000 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon D3000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
  • Announced December 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon D40
  • Later Model is Nikon D3100
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon D3000 vs Sony S2000 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon D3000 and Sony S2000, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D3000 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the D3000 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The D3000 was unveiled at a similar time to the S2000 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3000 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D3000 matches up versus the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Sony S2000

 D3000 S2000 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon D3000

 S2000 D3000 

Common features in the Nikon D3000 and Sony S2000

 D3000 S2000 
IntroducedDecember 2009January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon D3000 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3000 has got external dimensions of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the D3000 compared to the S2000.

Nikon D3000 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3000 and S2000 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Nikon D3000 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3000 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3000 and S2000.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The D3000 features the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier.

Nikon D3000 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3000 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3000 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3000 Portrait photography details
Sony S2000 Portrait photography details
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3000 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
not so great battery (500 shots)
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3000 Travel photography info
Sony S2000 Travel photography info
45
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (500 per charge)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D3000
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
52
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
27
decent sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3000 Vlogging details
Sony S2000 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon D3000 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3000 and Sony S2000
 Nikon D3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-12-11 2010-01-07
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536g (1.18 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL9a 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $225