Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX66
Portability
96 Imaging
46 Features
32 Overall
40
96 Imaging
46 Features
32 Overall
40
Portability
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
45
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
45
Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
(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 TX66
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched February 2012
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On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S2900 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S2900 (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S2900 was announced 2 years after the TX66 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the S2900 scores vs the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S2900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S2900 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Sony TX66
| S2900 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2015 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Nikon S2900
| TX66 | S2900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Sony TX66
| S2900 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S2900 offers outside 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 TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S2900 and the TX66.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2900 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2900 and TX66.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S2900 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer S2900 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street photography with Sony TX66
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Nikon S2900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Nikon S2900 Travel photography details
Sony TX66 Travel photography details
great battery life (250 per charge)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Nikon S2900 Landscape photography features
Sony TX66 Landscape photography features
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
great battery life (250 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
great battery pack (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Nikon S2900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2015-01-14 | 2012-02-28 |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 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 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 119g (0.26 lb) | 109g (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 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 images | 250 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $117 | $350 |
