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Nikon S2900 vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon S2900 vs Sony T900 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
  • Released January 2015
Sony T900
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Sony T900

 S2900 T900 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2009Newer by 72 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon S2900

 T900 S2900 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Sony T900

 S2900 T900 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony T900 size comparison

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

Nikon S2900 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S2900
Portrait photography with Sony T900
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S2900
Street photography with Sony T900
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S2900
Travel photography with Sony T900
70
good battery (250 CIPA)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography highlights
Sony T900 Landscape photography highlights
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fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
good battery (250 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
37
has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S2900
Vlogging with Sony T900
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Sony T900
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
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