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Nikon S2900 vs Sony W320

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced January 2015
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony W320 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S2900 vs Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and W320 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was brought out 5 years after the W320 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S2900 scores versus the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Sony W320

 S2900 W320 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Nikon S2900

 W320 S2900 

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Sony W320

 S2900 W320 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S2900 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S2900 vs Sony W320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S2900 and the W320.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2900 and W320.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S2900 to provide you with more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer S2900 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
39
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 Sports photography information
Sony W320 Sports photography information
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 Travel photography factors
Sony W320 Travel photography factors
70
great battery power (250 shots)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography factors
Sony W320 Landscape photography factors
44
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
great battery power (250 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
decently wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 Vlogging information
Sony W320 Vlogging information
32
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Sony W320
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S2900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 grams (0.26 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $117 $269