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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon D6

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Nikon D6 front
Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon D6 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 D6
(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  • Superseded the Nikon D5
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Nikon D6

 S2900 D6 

Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Nikon S2900

 D6 S2900 
IntroducedFebruary 2020January 2015Fresher by 61 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2359k230kSharper display (+2129k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Nikon D6

 S2900 D6 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon D6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and D6 is 96 and 50 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon D6 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon D6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Nikon D6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S2900
Portrait photography with Nikon D6
39
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
84
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 Street photography factors
Nikon D6 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 Sports photography factors
Nikon D6 Sports photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (3,580 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 Travel photography advice
Nikon D6 Travel photography advice
70
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
great battery pack (3,580 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (21MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D6 as a Landscape photography camera
44
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (3,580 per charge)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S2900
Vlogging with Nikon D6
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
30
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Nikon S2900 vs Nikon D6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Nikon D6
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Nikon D6
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