Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S70
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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S70 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
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In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon S2900 and Nikon S70, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and S70 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S2900 was brought out 5 years later than the S70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S2900 matches up vs the S70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S2900 and Nikon Coolpix S70. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S2900 Gallery and Nikon S70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Nikon S70
| S2900 | S70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2015 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 67 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Nikon S2900
| S70 | S2900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 288k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+58k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Nikon S70
| S2900 | S70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S2900 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Nikon S70 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S2900 compared to the S70.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S2900 and S70 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2900 and S70.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S2900 to offer you greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer S2900 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S70 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Nikon Coolpix S70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Nikon Coolpix S70 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2015-01-14 | 2009-08-04 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | Expeed |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.9-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 288k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 119 gr (0.26 lb) | 160 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $117 | $290 |