Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SL620

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S2900 and Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and SL620 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was unveiled 5 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S2900 scores versus the SL620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S2900 and Samsung SL620. The full galleries are available at Nikon S2900 Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S2900 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S2900 vs the SL620.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S2900 and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2900 and SL620.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S2900 to result in greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer S2900 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.