Nikon Coolpix S2900

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    Highlights

    • 20 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix S2900 was announced in 2015 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Ultra Compact camera with 20 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution.

    Nikon Coolpix S2900 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S2900.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Nikon Coolpix S2900 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix S2900 features a 20 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 510 x 2880, 3864 x 3864, 3848 x 2736, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S2900.

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    NFC

    Nikon Coolpix S2900 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input

    Nikon Coolpix S2900 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix S2900 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 25 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix S2900's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix S2900 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 4.00 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix S2900 has dimensions of 95 x 59 x 20 mm (3.74 x 2.32 x 0.79"). It weighs 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    95 mm (3.74")

    59 mm (2.32")

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    20 mm (0.79")

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    Nikon Coolpix S2900 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix S2900 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix S2900 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
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    Nikon Coolpix S2900 gets a score of 50 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    66

    Nikon Coolpix S2900 gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
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    Nikon Coolpix S2900 gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    67

    Nikon Coolpix S2900 gets a score of 67 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
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    Nikon Coolpix S2900 gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Nikon Coolpix S2900 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

    Nikon Coolpix S2900 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S2900 and give score of 50 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
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    We give Nikon Coolpix S2900 a score of 49 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    BAD
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    We give Nikon Coolpix S2900 a score of 37 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    BAD
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    We give Nikon Coolpix S2900 a score of 7 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    GOOD
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    We give Nikon Coolpix S2900 a score of 73 for Focusing parameters.

    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
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    We give Nikon Coolpix S2900 a score of 50 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    66

    We give Nikon Coolpix S2900 a score of 66 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
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    We give Nikon Coolpix S2900 a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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