Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SL720
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S2900 & Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S2900 Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Samsung SL720
S2900 | SL720 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | July 2009 | Fresher by 67 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Nikon S2900
SL720 | S2900 |
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Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Samsung SL720
S2900 | SL720 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S2900 and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Samsung SL720 | |
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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 |