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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST700 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 ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S2900 versus Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was revealed 4 years later than the ST700 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S2900 matches up against the ST700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Samsung ST700

 S2900 ST700 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Nikon S2900

 ST700 S2900 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Samsung ST700

 S2900 ST700 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S2900 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S2900 versus Samsung ST700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S2900 versus the ST700.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and ST700 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S2900 and ST700.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S2900 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer S2900 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S2900
Portrait photography with Samsung ST700
39
MP count decent (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 Street photography features
Samsung ST700 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S2900
Sports photography with Samsung ST700
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 Travel photography info
Samsung ST700 Travel photography info
70
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
44
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery power (250 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 Vlogging details
Samsung ST700 Vlogging details
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
30
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Samsung ST700
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Samsung ST700
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S2900 Samsung ST700
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 grams (0.26 pounds) -
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $117 $280