Nikon S2900 vs Sony W830
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
32 Overall
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96 Imaging
45 Features
32 Overall
39
Portability
96 Imaging
44 Features
26 Overall
36
96 Imaging
44 Features
26 Overall
36
Nikon S2900 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced January 2015
Sony W830
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Launched January 2014
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Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S2900 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S2900 (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S2900 was released 13 months later than the W830 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S2900 scores against the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S2900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S2900 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Sony W830
| S2900 | W830 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2015 |  | January 2014 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Nikon S2900
| W830 | S2900 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Sony W830
| S2900 | W830 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S2900 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S2900 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S2900 against the W830.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S2900 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S2900 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2900 and W830.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern S2900 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S2900
Portrait photography with Sony W830
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sony W830 Street photography factors
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sony W830 Sports photography factors
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Nikon S2900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W830 as a Travel photography camera
great battery power (250 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Nikon S2900 Landscape photography details
Sony W830 Landscape photography details
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery power (250 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony W830 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2015-01-14 | 2014-01-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | Bionz |
| 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 | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.3-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
| Flash options | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 119 grams (0.26 lb) | 122 grams (0.27 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $117 | $128 |