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Nikon S2900 vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W310 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony W310 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S2900 and Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2900 was unveiled 5 years after the W310 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the S2900 grades versus the W310 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Sony W310

 S2900 W310 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Nikon S2900

 W310 S2900 

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Sony W310

 S2900 W310 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S2900 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S2900 and Sony W310 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S2900 against the W310.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2900 and W310.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S2900 to offer more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S2900 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 Portrait photography info
Sony W310 Portrait photography info
39
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 Street photography details
Sony W310 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 Sports photography advice
Sony W310 Sports photography advice
51
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 Travel photography details
Sony W310 Travel photography details
70
great battery life (250 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography information
Sony W310 Landscape photography information
44
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
great battery life (250 shots)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S2900
Vlogging with Sony W310
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Sony W310
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S2900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119g (0.26 pounds) 137g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $117 $150