Nikon Z50 vs Sony S2000
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Launched October 2019
(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
- Launched January 2010

Nikon Z50 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Let's look closer at the Nikon Z50 versus Sony S2000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and S2000 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

The Z50 was manufactured 9 years after the S2000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Z50 scores against the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony S2000
Z50 | S2000 | |||
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Launched | October 2019 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 119 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon Z50
S2000 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony S2000
Z50 | S2000 |
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 features exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z50 versus Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Z50 against the S2000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and S2000 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and S2000.
Clearly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z50 will show more detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z50 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon Z50 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Z50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2019-10-10 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 397g (0.88 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 320 photos | - |
Battery form | Built-in | - |
Battery model | EN-EL25 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $857 | $225 |