Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon S2900 and Sony RX10 IV side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S2900 has external dimensions of 95 x 59 x 20 mm (3.74 x 2.32 x 0.79″) and weighs 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz) (including batteries). Sony RX10 IV has external dimensions of 133 x 94 x 145 mm (5.24 x 3.7 x 5.71″) and weighs 1095 g (2.41 lb / 38.62 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon S2900 and the Sony RX10 IV. Nikon S2900 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 38mm narrower, 35mm shorter and 125mm thinner than Sony RX10 IV.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon S2900 and Sony RX10 IV.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S2900 and Sony RX10 IV.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon S2900 is significantly lighter (976g ) than the Sony RX10 IV which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the RX10 IV, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the S2900.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony RX10 IV's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon S2900's 2.7 screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Sony RX10 IV LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Nikon S2900 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to RX10 IV.