With 20.1 effective megapixels, 5x optical zoom (26mm – 130mm equivalent in 35mm format), and 10x Dynamic Fine Zoom1 (approximately up to 260mm equivalent in 35mm format), the S2900 puts the power of a high performance NIKKOR lens right at your finger tips. Designed with Target-Finding autofocus that quickly homes in based on your subject, it’s easy to keep your subject in the centre of attention. The S2900 also automatically selects the most appropriate scene from 15 options via the Scene Auto Selector to make photography absolutely fuss-free.
Transform your images into captivating pictures that will impress your friends. Simply enhance your images with 8 Special Effects and 6 Quick Effects to put a creative edge to your pictures.
All it takes is just one simple touch of a button and you’ll be shooting amazing clips in 720p format that you’ll want to watch over and over again. It’s that easy!
As the thinnest compact camera we’ve ever designed, the S2900 measures just 19.8mm (depth) when its lens is fully retracted. You won’t even feel its weight in your pocket or bag, as it weighs only 119g, even with its battery and SD memory card. Simply pick your favourite colour from our collection of vibrant hues and you’ll be set to shoot. *1 Dynamic Fine Zoom refers to the areas in which the camera can zoom while maintaining resolution from the maximum optical telephoto zoom position.
Type
Compact digital camera
Effective pixels
20.1million, (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.)
Image sensor
1/2.3-in.type, CCD, Total pixels: approx.20.48million
Lens
NIKKOR lens with5x optical zoom
Focal length
4.6–, 23.0mm, (angle of view equivalent to that of 26–130 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Maximum aperture
f/3.2, –6.5
Construction
6elements in, 5groups
Digital zoom magnification
Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 520 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Vibration reduction
Electronic VR (movies)
Motion blur reduction
Electronic VR (still images)
Autofocus system
Contrast-detect AF
Focus range
[W]: Approx.Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.)–∞, [T]: Approx.Approx. 80 cm (2 ft 8 in.)–∞, Macro mode: Approx.10 cm (4 in.)–∞ (wide-angle position), (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)
Focus-area selection
Face priority, center, manual with 99 focus areas, subject tracking, target finding AF
Monitor size
6.7cm (2.7in.) diagonal
Monitor resolution
Approx.230k-dot, TFT LCD, and 5-level brightness adjustment
Frame coverage (shooting mode)
Approx. 98% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
Frame coverage (playback mode)
Approx. 98% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
Media
SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal memory (approx. 25 MB)
File system
DCF and Exif 2.3 compliant
File formats
Still images: JPEG Movies: AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant)
Image size (pixels)
20M (High) [5152 x 3864 (Fine)] 20M [5152 x 3864] 10M [3648 x 2736] 4M [2272 x 1704] 2M [1600 x 1200] VGA [640 x 480] 16:9 (14M) [5120 x 2880] 1:1 [3864 x 3864]
ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)
ISO80, –1600, ISO 3200 (available when using Auto mode)
Metering method
Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), spot (digital zoom 2x or more)
Exposure modes
Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation (–2.0 – +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
Shutter type
Mechanical and CCD electronic shutter
Shutter speed
1/2000–, 1s, 4 s (Fireworks show scene mode)
Self-timer
Can be selected from 10 s and 2 s
Type
Electronically-controlled ND filter (-2.6AV) selection
Range
2 steps (f/3.2 and f/8 [W])
Built-in flash
Yes
Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)
[W]: 0.5–4.0 m (1 ft 8 in.–13 ft) [T]: 0.8–2.0 m (2 ft 8 in.–6 ft 6 in.)
Control
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
USB connector
Hi-Speed USB, Supports Direct Print (PictBridge) Also used as audio/video output connector (NTSC or PAL can be selected for video output.)
Supported languages for camera menus
Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Power source
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (included) AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately)
Charging time
Approx. 3 h (when using Charging AC Adapter EH-70P and when no charge remains)
Battery life of still shooting
Approx. 250 shots when using EN-EL19 (*1)
Battery life of movies (actual battery life for recording)
Approx. 1 h 5 min when using EN-EL19 (*2)
Tripod socket
1/4 (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (WxHxD)
94.5, x58.6, x19.8mm (3.8, x2.4, x0.8in.), (excluding projections)
Weight
Approx.119g (4.2 oz), (including battery and memory card)
Temperature
0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F)
Humidity
85% or less (no condensation)
Supplied Accessories
Camera Strap, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19, Charging AC Adapter EH-70P (A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that requires a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase.), USB Cable UC-E16
1. Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.4 ±5.4°F) as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). *1 Battery life may vary depending on conditions of use, such as the interval between shots or the length of time that menus and images are displayed. *2 Individual movie files cannot exceed 2 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. Recording may end before this limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated. Specifications are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.