Nikon S2900 vs Nikon D6
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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon D6 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
- Revealed January 2015
(Full Review)
- 21MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 3280000)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
- Introduced February 2020
- Superseded the Nikon D5
Nikon S2900 vs Nikon D6 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Nikon S2900 and Nikon D6, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro DSLR and both are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the S2900 (20MP) and the D6 (21MP) is very well matched but the S2900 (1/2.3") and D6 (Full frame) feature different sensor size.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe S2900 was announced 6 years earlier than the D6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S2900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S2900 matches up vs the D6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S2900 vs Nikon D6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S2900 & Nikon D6. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S2900 Gallery & Nikon D6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Nikon D6
S2900 | D6 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Nikon S2900
D6 | S2900 | |||
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Introduced | February 2020 | January 2015 | Fresher by 61 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 2359k | 230k | Sharper display (+2129k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Nikon D6
S2900 | D6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S2900 vs Nikon D6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S2900 enjoys exterior 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) and the Nikon D6 has specifications of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") with a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S2900 and Nikon D6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2900 against the D6.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and D6 is 96 and 50 respectively.
Nikon S2900 vs Nikon D6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2900 and D6.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S2900 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon D6 will give extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older S2900 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Nikon S2900 vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon D6 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Nikon D6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Nikon D6 |
Class | Ultracompact | Pro DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-01-14 | 2020-02-11 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 21MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5568 x 3712 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3280000 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 105 |
Cross focus points | - | 105 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 309 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 2,359k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.72x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 900 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 14.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119 gr (0.26 lbs) | 1270 gr (2.80 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 3580 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual XQD/CFexpress slots |
Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Retail pricing | $117 | $6,496 |