Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6900
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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6900 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A10 and Nikon Coolpix S6900. The complete galleries are available at Nikon A10 Gallery and Nikon S6900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Nikon S6900
A10 | S6900 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | February 2015 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Nikon A10
S6900 | A10 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon A10 and Nikon S6900
A10 | S6900 | |||
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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).
Analyze the Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A10 and S6900 is 94 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A10 | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | |
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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 |