Nikon S2900 with Sony W830 Comparison

Nikon S2900 and Sony W830 Main Features

  • January, 2015
  • January, 2014
  • 20 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 20 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 26-130 mm (5x) F3.2-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 25-200 mm (8x) F3.3-6.3 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • -
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 95 x 59 x 20 mm, 119g.
  • 93 x 52 x 23 mm, 122g.
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Nikon S2900 Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
34
Value for money score
55
Portability score
99
Overall score
37

Sony W830 Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
30
Value for money score
52
Portability score
99
Overall score
34

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 with Nikon Coolpix S2900 Overview


Let's compare Nikon Coolpix S2900 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. These models are included in the Ultracompact cameras. Nikon S2900 was released in 2015, and Sony W830 in 2014. Coolpix S2900 is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-W830 1 years older. However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 20 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Digital only image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
Nikon Coolpix S2900 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Coolpix S2900 Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Coolpix S2900 Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Announced January, 2015 January, 2014
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 10 n/a
Screen
Screen Size 2" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec 1/2 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/1600 sec
Continuous Shooting n/a fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 2.80
Flash Modes n/a Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Max Native ISO 3200 3200
Min Native ISO 80 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 250 shots 0 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL19 NP-BN
Physical
Weight 119 g 122 g
Physical Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20 mm 93 x 52 x 23 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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