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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon S2900 and Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and SH100 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was revealed 4 years later than the SH100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S2900 matches up vs the SH100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Samsung SH100

 S2900 SH100 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 50 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Nikon S2900

 SH100 S2900 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Samsung SH100

 S2900 SH100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S2900 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S2900 and Samsung SH100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S2900 versus the SH100.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and SH100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2900 and SH100.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S2900 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher S2900 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Portrait photography camera
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 Street photography details
Samsung SH100 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Sports photography highlights
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 Travel photography details
Samsung SH100 Travel photography details
70
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S2900
Landscape photography with Samsung SH100
44
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
36
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SH100 Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
33
fast max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
comes with external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Samsung SH100
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Samsung SH100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S2900 Samsung SH100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2011-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4230 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lbs) -
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $117 $200