Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S2900

Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Nikon S2900, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the S2900 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and S2900 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was announced 18 months after the S2900 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S2900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores vs the S2900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon Coolpix S2900. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery and Nikon S2900 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T2 offers outside measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon S2900 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Nikon S2900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 against the S2900.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and S2900 is 76 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T2 and S2900.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-T2 will produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.