Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX1
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S2900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S2900 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Sony WX1
| S2900 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2015 |  | August 2009 | Newer 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal 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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Sony 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 |