Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST95
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S2900 and Samsung ST95. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S2900 Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Samsung ST95
S2900 | ST95 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | January 2011 | More recent by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Nikon S2900
ST95 | S2900 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Samsung ST95
S2900 | ST95 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Nikon S2900 versus Samsung ST95 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and ST95 is 96 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Samsung ST95 | |
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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 |