Nikon S230 vs Nikon S2900

Below is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S230 and Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and S2900 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S230 was launched 7 years earlier than the S2900 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S230 scores vs the S2900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S230 & Nikon Coolpix S2900. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S230 Gallery & Nikon S2900 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S230 comes with outside dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon S2900 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S230 and Nikon S2900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S230 and the S2900.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S230 and S2900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S230 and S2900.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S2900 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older S230 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.