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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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
  • Released January 2015
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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S02 vs Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S02 (13MP) and S2900 (20MP) and the S02 (1/3") and S2900 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The S02 was announced 16 months earlier than the S2900 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the S02 grades against the S2900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Nikon S2900

 S02 S2900 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Nikon S02

 S2900 S02 
ReleasedJanuary 2015September 2013More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Nikon S2900

 S02 S2900 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S02 comes with outer measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon S2900 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S02 vs the S2900.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S02 and S2900 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S02 and S2900.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S02 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon S2900 will provide you with more detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S02 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S02 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S2900 Portrait photography advice
33
decent megapixels (13MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW support
39
good MP (20MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/3")
no phase detect AF
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S02
Travel photography with Nikon S2900
59
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Landscape photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S02 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S2900 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Nikon S2900
 Nikon Coolpix S02Nikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S02 Nikon Coolpix S2900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-09-05 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4160 x 3120 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 4s
Max shutter speed - 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.40 m 4.00 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100g (0.22 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots - Single
Pricing at release $177 $117