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Nikon D700 vs Sony S2000

Portability
54
Imaging
57
Features
56
Overall
56
Nikon D700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon D700 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon D700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
  • Announced October 2008
  • Successor is Nikon D800E
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 D700 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon D700 versus Sony S2000, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the D700 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very similar but the D700 (Full frame) and S2000 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The D700 was announced 15 months prior to the S2000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D700 scores versus the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Sony S2000

 D700 S2000 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon D700

 S2000 D700 
IntroducedJanuary 2010October 2008Fresher by 15 months

Common features in the Nikon D700 and Sony S2000

 D700 S2000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon D700 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D700 offers exterior measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the D700 and the S2000.

Nikon D700 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D700 and S2000 is 54 and 93 respectively.

Nikon D700 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D700 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D700 and S2000.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D700 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D700 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older D700 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D700 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon D700 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D700 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
64
manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D700 Street photography details
Sony S2000 Street photography details
53
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,074g)
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D700 Sports photography factors
Sony S2000 Sports photography factors
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
good battery life (1,000 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D700
Travel photography with Sony S2000
53
good battery life (1,000 CIPA)
weather sealing
has built in flash
more heavy than competition (1,074 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D700
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
67
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good battery life (1,000 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D700 Vlogging advice
Sony S2000 Vlogging advice
9
no video
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Nikon D700 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D700 and Sony S2000
 Nikon D700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon D700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-10-07 2010-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4256 x 2832 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 51 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1074 gr (2.37 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 2303 not tested
Other
Battery life 1000 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL3e 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) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $2,700 $225