Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST600
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2015
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
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In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon S2900 versus Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and ST600 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S2900 was brought out 5 years later than the ST600 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S2900 scores versus the ST600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S2900 & Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S2900 Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Samsung ST600
| S2900 | ST600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2015 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 62 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Nikon S2900
| ST600 | S2900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Samsung ST600
| S2900 | ST600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S2900 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S2900 versus Samsung ST600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S2900 versus the ST600.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S2900 and ST600.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S2900 to give more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern S2900 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Samsung ST600 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Samsung ST600 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2015-01-14 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,152k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| 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 | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 119 gr (0.26 pounds) | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | SLB07 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $117 | $330 |
