Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S4100

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S2900 and Nikon Coolpix S4100. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S2900 Gallery and Nikon S4100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.