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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Released January 2015
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S2900 versus Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was announced 4 years later than the ST95 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S2900 grades against the ST95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Samsung ST95

 S2900 ST95 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Nikon S2900

 ST95 S2900 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Samsung ST95

 S2900 ST95 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S2900 has got outer 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 ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2900 and the ST95.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and ST95 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S2900 and ST95.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S2900 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer S2900 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Portrait photography camera
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 Street photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 Sports photography info
Samsung ST95 Sports photography info
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 Travel photography features
Samsung ST95 Travel photography features
70
good battery life (250 CIPA)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography advice
44
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery life (250 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
38
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S2900
Vlogging with Samsung ST95
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Samsung ST95
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Samsung ST95
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S2900 Samsung ST95
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $117 $145