Nikon S2900 vs Sony W530

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S2900 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and W530 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was brought out 4 years after the W530 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S2900 matches up against the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S2900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S2900 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S2900 provides external measurements 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 W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2900 vs the W530.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2900 and W530.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S2900 to provide greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger S2900 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.