Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6900

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.