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Nikon S2900 vs Sony T99

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Nikon S2900 vs Sony T99 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
  • Announced January 2015
Sony T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released July 2010
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony T99 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon S2900 vs Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and T99 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was unveiled 4 years after the T99 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S2900 matches up versus the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Sony T99

 S2900 T99 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2010Newer by 56 months

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Nikon S2900

 T99 S2900 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Sony T99

 S2900 T99 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S2900 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S2900 has physical measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S2900 compared to the T99.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2900 and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2900 and T99.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S2900 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer S2900 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 Portrait photography factors
Sony T99 Portrait photography factors
38
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S2900
Street photography with Sony T99
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T99 as a Sports photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
has tracking focus
good battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 Travel photography features
Sony T99 Travel photography features
70
good battery life (250 CIPA)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography information
Sony T99 Landscape photography information
44
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
good battery life (250 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 Vlogging highlights
Sony T99 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Sony T99
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S2900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 119g (0.26 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $117 $179