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Nikon Coolpix S2900

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The Nikon Coolpix S2900 is an entry-level, slim and stylish compact camera featuring a 5x zoom lens, 20 megapixels, 720p HD movies, 2.7 inch screen and a range of special effects. Read our in-depth Nikon Coolpix S2900 review now...Read more
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Pros

  • noise is quite well controlled
  • Dynamic range is also fairly good and the camera manages to produce reliably
  • making it easy to compare with other cameras

Cons

  • image quality noticeably deteriorates and colour blotches are visible in areas of neutral tones
  • image stabilisation Very slow Average image quality Poor LCD screen Slippery
  • the fluorescent preset which leaves an obvious colour cast

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 20 Mpx
  • 5152, 3864 px
  • 3.2
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 2.7 in
  • yes

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Nikon Coolpix S2900 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix S2900

Pros

  • noise is quite well controlled
  • Dynamic range is also fairly good and the camera manages to produce reliably
  • making it easy to compare with other cameras
  • rated capacity is a respectable 250 shots per charge
  • Sharpness is consistent across the frame
  • S2900 is designed to be effortlessly easy to use
  • easy to use
  • slim and looks good
  • slim and stylish compact cameras
  • picture quality and portability

Cons

  • image quality noticeably deteriorates and colour blotches are visible in areas of neutral tones
  • image stabilisation Very slow Average image quality Poor LCD screen Slippery
  • the fluorescent preset which leaves an obvious colour cast
  • speed is nothing special
  • slippery case design
  • low resolution screen with its poor viewing angles
  • still struggled with available light and white-balance
  • lacks any kind of detail essentially rendering the image useless
  • vignetting at wide-angle with and without flash
  • no noise
  • sharp edges and high definition in darker areas

Nikon Coolpix S2900 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
20 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
5152 x 3864 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix S2900 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors21.0 Mpx
Effective pixels20.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution5152 x 3864 px
Other resolutions
  • 510x2880
  • 3864x3864
  • 3848x2736
  • 2272x1704
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
ProcessorExpeed C2
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.2
Maximum aperture3.2
Focal length equiv26 - 130
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range3.94 in
Image stabiliserElectronic
Filter threadno
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Photography features
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramno
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Pre-flash
External flashno
Scene modesFireworks
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Speaker typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight4.2 oz
Width3.72 in
Height2.31 in
Depth0.78 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)250
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery recharge time3.0 h
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Languages supportMulti
Tripod mounting supportedyes
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 1600
  • 3200
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution5152 x 3864 px
Supported image file formatsJPG
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeDigital only
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenyes
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeNot supported
Supported video file formatsAVI
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
  • Silver
  • Violet
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage25.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Internal
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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