Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S6900

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the S6900 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was announced 5 years before the S6900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S1100pj grades against the S6900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S1100pj and Nikon Coolpix S6900. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S1100pj Gallery and Nikon S6900 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1100pj enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon S6900 has proportions 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 depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S1100pj vs the S6900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1100pj and S6900 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1100pj and S6900.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6900 to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S1100pj will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.