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Nikon S2900 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W810 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
  • Released January 2015
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony W810 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S2900 vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S2900 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was revealed 13 months later than the W810 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S2900 scores vs the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Sony W810

 S2900 W810 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Nikon S2900

 W810 S2900 

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Sony W810

 S2900 W810 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S2900 provides external dimensions 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 W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S2900 vs Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the S2900 compared to the W810.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2900 and W810.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent S2900 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
39
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
good MP (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 Street photography factors
Sony W810 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 Sports photography factors
Sony W810 Sports photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 Travel photography info
Sony W810 Travel photography info
70
great battery (250 CIPA)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S2900
Landscape photography with Sony W810
44
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery (250 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 Vlogging advice
Sony W810 Vlogging advice
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
32
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Sony W810
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S2900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119g (0.26 pounds) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos 200 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Retail price $117 $100