- 1 inch 115.3mm2
- 14.2 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 12,800
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 20.2 megapixels
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24.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Nikon S2 advantages over Nikon A900
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Larger sensor
1 inch
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Slower slow-motion
1200 fps
vs
120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
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Bigger pixels
~ 2.85
vs
1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Thinner
29 mm
vs
39 mm
Thinner
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Lighter weight
190g
vs
289g
Lighter weight
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Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter
vs
No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
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Longer exposure
30
vs
8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Faster JPEG shooting
60.0 fps
vs
7.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/16000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
12800
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Nikon A900 advantages over Nikon S2
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD)
vs
1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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Tiltable Screen
Tiltable
vs
Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Yes
vs
No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Higher-res screen
230k
vs
154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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More pixels
20.2
vs
14.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter
vs
Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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The Competition
Compared to Pentax Q7
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Larger sensor
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Bigger pixels
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Shoot 4K video
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In-camera panoramas
-
Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
Compared to Samsung NX Mini
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Less expensive
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Bigger pixels
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Touchscreen
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Tiltable Screen
Nikon
A900
Samsung
NX Mini
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Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Pentax Q-S1
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Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
-
Shoot 4K video
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Focus peaking
-
Larger sensor
Compared to Panasonic ZS60
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Slower slow-motion
-
Larger sensor
-
Focus peaking
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Nikon
A900
Panasonic
ZS60
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Focus peaking
-
Slower slow-motion
Compared to Canon SX730 HS
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Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Nikon
A900
Canon
SX730 HS
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Shoot 4K video
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In-camera panoramas
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Manual focus
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Higher-res screen