Nikon S01 vs Nikon S2900

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon S01 and Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and S2900 (20MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and S2900 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The S01 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the S2900 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S01 matches up versus the S2900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S01 & Nikon Coolpix S2900. The full galleries are available at Nikon S01 Gallery & Nikon S2900 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S01 has got outer dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 96 grams (0.21 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 based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S01 vs the S2900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S01 and S2900 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S01 and S2900.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S01 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon S2900 will offer you extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S01 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.