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Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX9 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 WX9
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Sony WX9

 S2900 WX9 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Nikon S2900

 WX9 S2900 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Sony WX9

 S2900 WX9 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2900 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX9 Portrait photography advice
39
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 Street photography factors
Sony WX9 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 Sports photography information
Sony WX9 Sports photography information
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 Travel photography info
Sony WX9 Travel photography info
70
great battery life (250 per charge)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S2900
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
44
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
great battery life (250 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX9 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S2900 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Sony WX9
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
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
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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