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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6900

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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
  • Introduced February 2015
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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6900 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the S6900 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A10 was released 12 months after the S6900 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A10 grades vs the S6900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Nikon S6900

 A10 S6900 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2015More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Nikon A10

 S6900 A10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
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Common features in the Nikon A10 and Nikon S6900

 A10 S6900 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon A10 has physical measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S6900 has proportions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A10 compared to the S6900.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A10 and S6900 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A10 and S6900.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher A10 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A10
Portrait photography with Nikon S6900
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography information
Nikon S6900 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (160g)
62
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (181g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6900 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A10
Travel photography with Nikon S6900
62
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (160g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (181g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6900 as a Landscape photography camera
39
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6900 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition (160g)
70
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (181g)
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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Nikon S6900
 Nikon Coolpix A10Nikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A10 Nikon Coolpix S6900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-14 2015-02-10
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 181 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 180 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $90 $190