Nikon S2900 vs Sony S980
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 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.
Nikon S2900 vs Sony S980 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S2900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S2900 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Sony S980
S2900 | S980 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | February 2009 | More recent by 72 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Nikon S2900
S980 | S2900 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Sony S980
S2900 | S980 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Take a look at the Nikon S2900 and Sony S980 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S2900 and S980 is 96 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony S980 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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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 |