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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S6400 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2015
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon S2900 and Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and S6400 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2900 was manufactured 2 years later than the S6400 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S2900 scores against the S6400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Nikon S6400

 S2900 S6400 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2012Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon S2900

 S6400 S2900 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Nikon S6400

 S2900 S6400 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S2900 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon S6400 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S2900 versus the S6400.

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2900 and S6400 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2900 and S6400.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S2900 to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent S2900 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Portrait photography camera
38
decent MP (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Sports photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S2900
Travel photography with Nikon S6400
70
better than average battery life (250 shots)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
heavier than average (150g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography info
44
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6400 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
33
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
heavier than average (150 grams)
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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Nikon S6400
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S2900 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2012-08-22
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 119 gr (0.26 lb) 150 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 160 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $117 $500