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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S2900

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched April 2011
Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the S2900 (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and S2900 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was released 4 years prior to the S2900 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR grades vs the S2900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Nikon S2900

 Fujifilm Z900EXR S2900 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 S2900 Fujifilm Z900EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2015April 2011Newer by 46 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Nikon S2900

 Fujifilm Z900EXR S2900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR compared to the S2900.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and S2900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and S2900.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S2900 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z900EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography info
Nikon S2900 Portrait photography info
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography information
Nikon S2900 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (151g)
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography highlights
Nikon S2900 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery power (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography features
Nikon S2900 Travel photography features
65
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
good battery power (250 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography advice
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
44
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good battery power (250 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Vlogging with Nikon S2900
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than average in class (151g)
32
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Nikon S2900
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRNikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Nikon Coolpix S2900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-04-05 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 220 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $380 $117