Nikon A100 vs Nikon S6900
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Nikon A100 vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2016
(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
- Launched February 2015

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S6900 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon A100 versus Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and S6900 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A100 was launched 12 months later than the S6900 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A100 matches up against the S6900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S6900 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A100 & Nikon Coolpix S6900. The complete galleries are available at Nikon A100 Gallery & Nikon S6900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Nikon S6900
A100 | S6900 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2015 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Nikon A100
S6900 | A100 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon A100 and Nikon S6900
A100 | S6900 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon A100 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon A100 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon S6900 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check the Nikon A100 versus Nikon S6900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A100 compared to the S6900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and S6900 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and S6900.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon A100 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher A100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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Nikon A100 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A100 | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A100 | Nikon Coolpix S6900 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 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 | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.1fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119g (0.26 lb) | 181g (0.40 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | 250 photos | 180 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $162 | $190 |