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Nikon Z50 vs Sony S2000

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Nikon Z50 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon Z50 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(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
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
  • Launched January 2010
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony S2000

 Z50 S2000 
LaunchedOctober 2019January 2010Newer by 119 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon Z50

 S2000 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony S2000

 Z50 S2000 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z50 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

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

Nikon Z50 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography info
Sony S2000 Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Sony S2000
72
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (397g)
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography factors
Sony S2000 Sports photography factors
75
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography features
Sony S2000 Travel photography features
77
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (21MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (397 grams)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
Sony S2000 Landscape photography details
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
good megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
27
screen size is decent (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
71
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (397 grams)
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Sony S2000
 Nikon Z50Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
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