Nikon P90 vs Nikon S2900

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon P90 and Nikon S2900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and S2900 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P90 was introduced 7 years prior to the S2900 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S2900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P90 matches up versus the S2900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P90 & Nikon Coolpix S2900. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P90 Gallery & Nikon S2900 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P90 provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Nikon S2900 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P90 and the S2900.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P90 and S2900 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P90 and S2900.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S2900 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older P90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.