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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Announced January 2015
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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S2900 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon S220 versus Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and S2900 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S220 was launched 7 years earlier than the S2900 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the S220 matches up against the S2900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Nikon S2900

 S220 S2900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Nikon S220

 S2900 S220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2009Newer by 72 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Nikon S2900

 S220 S2900 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S220 has got exterior measurements of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Nikon S2900 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S220 vs the S2900.

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and S2900 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S220 and S2900.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S2900 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S220 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 Portrait photography details
Nikon S2900 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 Street photography features
Nikon S2900 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 Sports photography info
Nikon S2900 Sports photography info
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
good battery (250 per charge)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good battery (250 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 Vlogging info
Nikon S2900 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Nikon S2900
 Nikon Coolpix S220Nikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S220 Nikon Coolpix S2900
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2015-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 2000 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lb) 119 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $56 $117