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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Launched January 2015
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as PL70
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and SL720 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was manufactured 5 years later than the SL720 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S2900 grades versus the SL720 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Samsung SL720

 S2900 SL720 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2009Fresher by 67 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Nikon S2900

 SL720 S2900 

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Samsung SL720

 S2900 SL720 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S2900 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SL720 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S2900 and the SL720.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S2900 and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2900 and SL720.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S2900 to provide extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher S2900 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography information
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 Street photography info
Samsung SL720 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 Sports photography features
Samsung SL720 Sports photography features
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery power (250 shots)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (168g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography highlights
44
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
27
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S2900
Vlogging with Samsung SL720
32
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
25
really wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Samsung SL720
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Samsung SL720
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S2900 Samsung SL720
Otherwise known as - PL70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2009-07-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $117 $119