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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S4100

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S4100 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 S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and S4100 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was unveiled 3 years later than the S4100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S2900 scores vs the S4100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Nikon S4100

 S2900 S4100 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2011More recent by 48 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Nikon S2900

 S4100 S2900 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Nikon S4100

 S2900 S4100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S2900 enjoys outer measurements 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 S4100 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2900 against the S4100.

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2900 and S4100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2900 and S4100.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S2900 to deliver greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger S2900 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 Portrait photography info
Nikon S4100 Portrait photography info
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 Sports photography factors
Nikon S4100 Sports photography factors
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 Travel photography features
Nikon S4100 Travel photography features
70
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
features touch focus
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (190 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography details
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography details
44
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
better than average battery power (250 shots)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (190 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S2900
Vlogging with Nikon S4100
32
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Nikon S4100
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Nikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S2900 Nikon Coolpix S4100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2011-02-09
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lb) -
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 pictures 190 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $117 $140