Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6900
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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
- Revealed September 2013
(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
- Introduced February 2015

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6900 Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S02 and Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the S6900 (16MP) is pretty close but the S02 (1/3") and S6900 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

The S02 was announced 17 months before the S6900 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S02 grades versus the S6900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6900 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S02 and Nikon Coolpix S6900. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S02 Gallery and Nikon S6900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Nikon S6900
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Nikon S02
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | September 2013 | More modern by 17 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon S02 and Nikon S6900
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus |
Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S02 features external dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6900 has dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S02 and Nikon S6900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S02 against the S6900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S02 and S6900 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S02 and S6900.
As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S02 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon S6900 will result in extra detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S02 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S02 | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S02 | Nikon Coolpix S6900 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-09-05 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | - | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 1.40 m | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 100 grams (0.22 pounds) | 181 grams (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 210 pictures | 180 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Built-in | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | - | Single |
Launch pricing | $177 | $190 |