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Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX1

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S2900 and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the S2900 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor size.

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The S2900 was revealed 5 years after the TX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S2900 grades versus the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Sony TX1

 S2900 TX1 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2009Newer by 67 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Nikon S2900

 TX1 S2900 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Sony TX1

 S2900 TX1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S2900 has external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S2900 vs the TX1.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2900 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2900 and TX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S2900 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon S2900 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger S2900 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX1 Portrait photography factors
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 Street photography info
Sony TX1 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S2900
Sports photography with Sony TX1
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery pack (250 shots)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography info
Sony TX1 Landscape photography info
44
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S2900
Vlogging with Sony TX1
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
28
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Sony TX1
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S2900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $117 $350