Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX10
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX10 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched August 2011

Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX10 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S2900 was released 3 years later than the TX10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S2900 grades vs the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S2900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S2900 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Sony TX10
S2900 | TX10 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Nikon S2900
TX10 | S2900 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Sony TX10
S2900 | TX10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S2900 has external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S2900 vs the TX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2900 and TX10.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S2900 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent S2900 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-01-14 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119g (0.26 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $117 | $309 |