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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs

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
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S2900 and Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and S3000 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was released 5 years after the S3000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the S2900 grades against the S3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Nikon S3000

 S2900 S3000 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2010More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Nikon S2900

 S3000 S2900 

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Nikon S3000

 S2900 S3000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S2900 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon S3000 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2900 against the S3000.

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2900 and S3000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2900 and S3000.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S2900 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S2900 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 Portrait photography features
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography features
39
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 Street photography factors
Nikon S3000 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 Sports photography info
Nikon S3000 Sports photography info
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (250 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S2900
Travel photography with Nikon S3000
70
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S2900
Landscape photography with Nikon S3000
44
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
28
pretty wide (27mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3000 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
26
pretty wide (27mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Nikon S3000
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S2900 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2010-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 119 grams (0.26 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $117 $150