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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A3
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
  • Launched January 2015
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Nikon S2900, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the S2900 (20MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and S2900 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was released within a month of the S2900 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S2900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades against the S2900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Nikon S2900

 Fujifilm X-A2 S2900 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 S2900 Fujifilm X-A2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon S2900

 Fujifilm X-A2 S2900 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2015Same age
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 has outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon S2900 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Nikon S2900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the S2900.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and S2900 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and S2900.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A2 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S2900 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Portrait photography with Nikon S2900
75
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
39
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography highlights
Nikon S2900 Street photography highlights
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography advice
Nikon S2900 Sports photography advice
58
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.6 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S2900 Travel photography highlights
78
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
70
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (410 shots)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
44
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S2900 as a Vlogging camera
70
screen is selfie friendly
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
no mic port
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon S2900
 Fujifilm X-A2Nikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Nikon Coolpix S2900
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2015-01-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.6 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 350 grams (0.77 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 410 photos 250 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $370 $117