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Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S2900 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S2900 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was brought out 12 months later than the WX220 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S2900 matches up against the WX220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Sony WX220

 S2900 WX220 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2014More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Nikon S2900

 WX220 S2900 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Sony WX220

 S2900 WX220 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon S2900 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S2900 compared to the WX220.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S2900 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2900 and WX220.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S2900 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher S2900 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 Portrait photography details
Sony WX220 Portrait photography details
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
good resolution (18MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 Street photography features
Sony WX220 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 Sports photography information
Sony WX220 Sports photography information
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 Travel photography info
Sony WX220 Travel photography info
70
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S2900
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
44
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX220 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Sony WX220
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S2900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 shots 210 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $117 $198