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Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX1

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Launched January 2015
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX1 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the S2900 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The S2900 was released 5 years after the WX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S2900 matches up versus the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Sony WX1

 S2900 WX1 
RevealedJanuary 2015August 2009Newer by 67 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Nikon S2900

 WX1 S2900 

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Sony WX1

 S2900 WX1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S2900 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S2900 vs the WX1.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2900 and WX1.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S2900 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S2900 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern S2900 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
38
decent MP (20MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 Street photography details
Sony WX1 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Sports photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery power (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 Travel photography factors
Sony WX1 Travel photography factors
70
good battery power (250 CIPA)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S2900
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
44
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
good battery power (250 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S2900
Vlogging with Sony WX1
32
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Sony WX1
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S2900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $117 $149