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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2000

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
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
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2000 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony S2000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and S2000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was revealed 10 years after the S2000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z6 II scores against the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony S2000

 Z6 II S2000 
AnnouncedOctober 2020January 2010Newer by 132 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon Z6 II

 S2000 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony S2000

 Z6 II S2000 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II has got exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Z6 II and the S2000.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and S2000 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and S2000.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will give more detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony S2000 Portrait photography highlights
86
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Sony S2000
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (410 shots)
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography details
Sony S2000 Landscape photography details
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (410 per charge)
27
nice screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony S2000
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-10-14 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-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 25 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash modes 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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
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 410 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $1,997 $225