Nikon S2900 vs Sony T900
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony T900 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
- Released January 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Introduced February 2009

Nikon S2900 vs Sony T900 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Nikon S2900 versus Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and T900 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S2900 was brought out 5 years after the T900 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S2900 grades against the T900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S2900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S2900 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Sony T900
S2900 | T900 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 72 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon S2900
T900 | S2900 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Sony T900
S2900 | T900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S2900 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S2900 has got external 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 T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S2900 versus Sony T900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S2900 against the T900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2900 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S2900 and T900.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S2900 to produce extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger S2900 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S2900 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-01-14 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 119 grams (0.26 lbs) | 143 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $117 | $300 |