Nikon S2900 vs Sony TX9

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S2900 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was revealed 4 years after the TX9 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the S2900 matches up vs the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S2900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S2900 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S2900 has outer measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S2900 versus Sony TX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S2900 versus the TX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S2900 and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2900 and TX9.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S2900 to provide more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern S2900 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.