Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX100V
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2015
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX100V Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S2900 and Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe S2900 was launched 4 years after the TX100V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S2900 matches up against the TX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S2900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S2900 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Sony TX100V
S2900 | TX100V | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | January 2011 | Newer by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Nikon S2900
TX100V | S2900 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Sony TX100V
S2900 | TX100V | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S2900 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
See the Nikon S2900 and Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S2900 compared to the TX100V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2900 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2900 and TX100V.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S2900 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S2900 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-01-14 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119g (0.26 lb) | 147g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $117 | $380 |