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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S6900

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Launched January 2013
Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S6900 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Nikon S6900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the S6900 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was unveiled 3 years prior to the S6900 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores versus the S6900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Nikon S6900

 Fujifilm SL1000 S6900 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 S6900 Fujifilm SL1000 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon S6900

 Fujifilm SL1000 S6900 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 has got outside measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Nikon S6900 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the S6900.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and S6900 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and S6900.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm SL1000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Portrait photography with Nikon S6900
44
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6900 Street photography highlights
56
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (659g)
62
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (181g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6900 Sports photography factors
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6900 Travel photography highlights
54
good battery pack (350 shots)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (659g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
67
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (180 per charge)
heavier than competitors (181 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6900 Landscape photography info
49
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (180 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging information
Nikon S6900 Vlogging information
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (659g)
70
pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (181g)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon S6900
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Nikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Nikon Coolpix S6900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659g (1.45 pounds) 181g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 180 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $190