Nikon S01 vs Nikon S6900

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S01 and Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and S6900 (16MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and S6900 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The S01 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the S6900 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S01 scores against the S6900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S01 and Nikon Coolpix S6900. The full galleries are available at Nikon S01 Gallery and Nikon S6900 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S01 features outside measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6900 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S01 and Nikon S6900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S01 versus the S6900.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S01 and S6900 is 97 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S01 and S6900.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S01 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon S6900 will offer you more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S01 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.