Nikon S2900 vs Sony S2100

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S2900 versus Sony S2100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was announced 5 years after the S2100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S2900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the S2900 grades versus the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S2900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S2900 Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S2900 has outer measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S2900 versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S2900 and the S2100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S2900 and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2900 and S2100.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S2900 to render extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer S2900 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.