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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S6900

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-S20
Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2015
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S6900 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon S6900, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and S6900 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and S6900 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was brought out 5 years after the S6900 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S6900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-S10 grades vs the S6900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Nikon S6900

 Fujifilm X-S10 S6900 
ReleasedOctober 2020February 2015Newer by 70 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 S6900 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon S6900

 Fujifilm X-S10 S6900 
Screen typeFully articulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S10 offers outer dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6900 has proportions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon S6900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 compared to the S6900.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and S6900 is 73 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S10 and S6900.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-S10 will give extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-S10 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography info
Nikon S6900 Portrait photography info
83
manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
36
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Street photography information
Nikon S6900 Street photography information
75
has image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
heavier than competition (465g)
62
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (181 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6900 Sports photography factors
86
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization
excellent sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6900 Travel photography highlights
76
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (465g)
67
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (180 shots)
heavier than competitors (181g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6900 as a Landscape photography camera
86
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S10
Vlogging with Nikon S6900
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
heavier than competition (465g)
70
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (181 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon S6900
 Fujifilm X-S10Nikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Nikon Coolpix S6900
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2020-10-15 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 125
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range - 2cm
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 gr (1.03 lb) 181 gr (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 325 shots 180 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $999 $190