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Nikon Z5 vs Sony S2000

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon Z5 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 Z5 vs Sony S2000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z5 versus Sony S2000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and S2000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was announced 10 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Z5 matches up versus the S2000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony S2000

 Z5 S2000 
IntroducedJuly 2020January 2010More recent by 129 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon Z5

 S2000 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony S2000

 Z5 S2000 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 has physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Z5 against the S2000.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and S2000 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and S2000.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z5 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will offer you extra detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern Z5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
85
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z5
Street photography with Sony S2000
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (675 grams)
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography factors
Sony S2000 Sports photography factors
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (4.5 frames/s)
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
heavier than competitors in class (675g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography information
Sony S2000 Landscape photography information
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
has dual storage slots
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging info
Sony S2000 Vlogging info
34
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (675 grams)
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Sony S2000
 Nikon Z5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2020-07-20 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15c 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Retail price $1,399 $225