Clicky

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Released July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T3
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
  • Released January 2015
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S2900 Overview

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.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

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.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Nikon S2900

 Fujifilm X-T2 S2900 
ReleasedJuly 2016January 2015More modern by 18 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 S2900 Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon S2900

 Fujifilm X-T2 S2900 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
39
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Street photography camera
75
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Sports photography with Nikon S2900
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Travel photography with Nikon S2900
63
weather proof
good MP (24MP)
terrible battery life (340 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography factors
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 shots)
44
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
better than average battery (250 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging factors
Nikon S2900 Vlogging factors
33
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon S2900
 Fujifilm X-T2Nikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Nikon Coolpix S2900
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2016-07-07 2015-01-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 325 -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507g (1.12 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 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 340 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Price at launch $1,600 $117