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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S7000

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S7000 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
  • Released January 2015
Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S7000 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon S2900 versus Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and S7000 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was released very close to the S7000 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S2900 scores against the S7000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Nikon S7000

 S2900 S7000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Nikon S2900

 S7000 S2900 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Nikon S7000

 S2900 S7000 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2015Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S7000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S2900 has got outside 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 S7000 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S2900 compared to the S7000.

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S7000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2900 and S7000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S7000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2900 and S7000.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S2900 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S7000 as a Portrait photography camera
39
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S7000 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (165g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S2900
Sports photography with Nikon S7000
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 Travel photography factors
Nikon S7000 Travel photography factors
70
great battery pack (250 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
more heavy than average (165g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography details
Nikon S7000 Landscape photography details
44
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S7000 Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (165g)
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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon S7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Nikon S7000
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Nikon Coolpix S7000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S2900 Nikon Coolpix S7000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2015-02-10
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 9.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.70 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 photographs 180 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $117 $280