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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6900

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs

Nikon S02
(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
Nikon S6900
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Nikon S6900

 S02 S6900 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Nikon S02

 S6900 S02 
IntroducedFebruary 2015September 2013More modern by 17 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Nikon S6900

 S02 S6900 
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).

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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.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

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

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S02 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6900 Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (13MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
35
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6900 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
62
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (181 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S02 Sports photography features
Nikon S6900 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S02 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6900 Travel photography advice
59
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery life (180 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (181g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6900 Landscape photography features
33
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (180 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S02
Vlogging with Nikon S6900
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touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
70
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (181 grams)
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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Nikon S6900
 Nikon Coolpix S02Nikon Coolpix S6900
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