Nikon S02 vs Nikon S2900
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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Nikon S02 vs Nikon S2900 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S02 & Nikon Coolpix S2900. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S02 Gallery & Nikon S2900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Nikon S2900
S02 | S2900 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Nikon S02
S2900 | S02 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | September 2013 | More modern by 16 months |
Common features in the Nikon S02 and Nikon S2900
S02 | S2900 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
See the Nikon S02 vs Nikon S2900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S02 and S2900 is 97 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S02 | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | |
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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 |