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Nikon A100 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2016
Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 A100 vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon A100 versus Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact cameras and both are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A100 (20MP) and the S2900 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A100 was launched 13 months later than the S2900 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A100 matches up vs the S2900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Nikon S2900

 A100 S2900 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2015More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Nikon A100

 S2900 A100 

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Nikon S2900

 A100 S2900 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A100 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon S2900 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A100 versus the S2900.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and S2900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and S2900.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer A100 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
good MP (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S2900 Sports photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (250 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (1.1 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S2900 Travel photography highlights
70
great battery power (250 per charge)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
great battery power (250 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
44
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 Vlogging features
Nikon S2900 Vlogging features
32
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Nikon A100 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Nikon S2900
 Nikon Coolpix A100Nikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A100 Nikon Coolpix S2900
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-14 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.1fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $162 $117