Nikon D3S vs Sony S2100
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Nikon D3S vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 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
- Revealed January 2010
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Below, we are evaluating the Nikon D3S and Sony S2100, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D3S (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the D3S (Full frame) and S2100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D3S was manufactured 2 months after the S2100 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D3S being a Large SLR camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D3S scores vs the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Sony S2100
| D3S | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Nikon D3S
| S2100 | D3S |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D3S and Sony S2100
| D3S | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Nikon D3S vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3S comes with exterior dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") along with a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Nikon D3S and Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the D3S versus the S2100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3S and S2100 is 51 and 93 respectively.
Nikon D3S vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D3S and S2100.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The D3S offers the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult.
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Nikon D3S vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| Nikon D3S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon D3S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Class | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-02-16 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 860.4mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4256 x 2832 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 51 | 9 |
| Cross focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
| Total lenses | 309 | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 921k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1200s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1240 gr (2.73 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 82 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 3253 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 4200 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL4a | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | Dual | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $5,200 | $0 |
