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Nikon S2900 vs Sony S980

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S2900 vs Sony S980 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony S980 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon S2900 and Sony S980, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and S980 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was released 5 years later than the S980 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S2900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S2900 grades against the S980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Sony S980

 S2900 S980 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2009More recent by 72 months

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Nikon S2900

 S980 S2900 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Sony S980

 S2900 S980 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S2900 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S2900 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S2900 vs the S980.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony S980 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S2900 and S980 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2900 and S980.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S2900 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher S2900 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S2900
Portrait photography with Sony S980
39
MP count good (20MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S2900
Street photography with Sony S980
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S2900
Sports photography with Sony S980
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 Travel photography highlights
Sony S980 Travel photography highlights
70
great battery life (250 shots)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S980 Landscape photography highlights
44
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
great battery life (250 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 Vlogging highlights
Sony S980 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Sony S980
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S2900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 grams (0.26 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $117 $300