Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX9
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX9 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
- Introduced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2011
Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX9 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe S2900 was released 4 years after the WX9 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S2900 scores against the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S2900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S2900 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Sony WX9
S2900 | WX9 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | January 2011 | Newer by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Nikon S2900
WX9 | S2900 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Sony WX9
S2900 | WX9 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S2900 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S2900 against the WX9.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2900 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2900 and WX9.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S2900 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S2900 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-01-14 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 119 grams (0.26 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $117 | $188 |