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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2000

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
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
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2000 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2000, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and S2000 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was introduced 10 years after the S2000 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z7 II grades versus the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Sony S2000

 Z7 II S2000 
ReleasedOctober 2020January 2010More modern by 132 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon Z7 II

 S2000 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Sony S2000

 Z7 II S2000 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys 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 specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II against the S2000.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and S2000 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and S2000.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 II will give you extra detail using its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z7 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
88
has manual focus
high resolution (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography info
Sony S2000 Street photography info
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
72
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
high resolution (46MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
27
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Sony S2000
 Nikon Z7 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-10-14 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 46 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Launch pricing $2,997 $225