Canon N vs Nikon S2900

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon N and Nikon S2900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the N (12MP) and S2900 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N was released 24 months prior to the S2900 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon N being a Compact camera and the Nikon S2900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the N matches up against the S2900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N and Nikon Coolpix S2900. The complete galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery and Nikon S2900 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon N comes with physical dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S2900 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Canon N and Nikon S2900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the N compared to the S2900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and S2900 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the N and S2900.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S2900 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older N will be behind with regard to sensor tech.