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Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX55 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was introduced 3 years later than the TX55 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S2900 grades versus the TX55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Sony TX55

 S2900 TX55 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2011More recent by 43 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Nikon S2900

 TX55 S2900 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Sony TX55

 S2900 TX55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S2900 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S2900 against the TX55.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2900 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2900 and TX55.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S2900 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher S2900 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 Portrait photography information
Sony TX55 Portrait photography information
39
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S2900
Street photography with Sony TX55
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 Sports photography info
Sony TX55 Sports photography info
51
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S2900
Travel photography with Sony TX55
70
good battery pack (250 shots)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
good battery power (250 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography information
Sony TX55 Landscape photography information
44
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
good battery pack (250 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (250 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 Vlogging factors
Sony TX55 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
34
rather wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Sony TX55
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S2900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2011-07-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 20MP 16MP
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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $117 $350