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Nikon S2900 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W350 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S2900 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and W350 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was announced 5 years later than the W350 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the S2900 grades vs the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Sony W350

 S2900 W350 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon S2900

 W350 S2900 

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Sony W350

 S2900 W350 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S2900 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2900 vs the W350.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2900 and W350.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S2900 to offer you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher S2900 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 Portrait photography features
Sony W350 Portrait photography features
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 Street photography factors
Sony W350 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 Sports photography factors
Sony W350 Sports photography factors
51
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography factors
Sony W350 Landscape photography factors
44
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 Vlogging information
Sony W350 Vlogging information
32
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Sony W350
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S2900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Bionz
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 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
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119g (0.26 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $117 $200