Nikon S2900 vs Samsung CL5

Lets look closer at the Nikon S2900 vs Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the S2900 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The S2900 was brought out 5 years later than the CL5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S2900 matches up versus the CL5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S2900 and Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S2900 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S2900 comes with outer 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 Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S2900 against the CL5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2900 and CL5.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S2900 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S2900 will offer more detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S2900 will have a benefit in sensor tech.