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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2016
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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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon A10 and Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the S2900 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A10 was released 13 months after the S2900 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A10 grades against the S2900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Nikon S2900

 A10 S2900 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2015More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Nikon A10

 S2900 A10 

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Nikon S2900

 A10 S2900 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon A10 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S2900 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A10 compared to the S2900.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and S2900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A10 and S2900.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S2900 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent A10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography details
Nikon S2900 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (160g)
59
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S2900 Sports photography highlights
37
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography factors
Nikon S2900 Travel photography factors
62
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography info
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography info
39
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
44
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery (250 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging information
Nikon S2900 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (160g)
32
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Nikon S2900
 Nikon Coolpix A10Nikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A10 Nikon Coolpix S2900
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-14 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 119 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 200 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $90 $117