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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S2900

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2010
Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 S1100pj vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S1100pj (14MP) and S2900 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1100pj was announced 5 years earlier than the S2900 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1100pj matches up versus the S2900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Nikon S2900

 S1100pj S2900 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Nikon S1100pj

 S2900 S1100pj 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2010Fresher by 53 months

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S2900

 S1100pj S2900 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1100pj enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon S2900 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S2900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S1100pj against the S2900.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1100pj and S2900 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1100pj and S2900.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S2900 to result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S1100pj will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography advice
Nikon S2900 Portrait photography advice
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
good resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography advice
Nikon S2900 Street photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (180 grams)
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Sports photography factors
Nikon S2900 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography advice
Nikon S2900 Travel photography advice
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (180g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
good battery life (250 CIPA)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography factors
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography factors
42
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery life (250 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging features
Nikon S2900 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (180 grams)
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S2900
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjNikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Nikon Coolpix S2900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-17 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 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 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 gr (0.40 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 - 250 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $117