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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6900

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs

Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2009
Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6900 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S220 versus Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and S6900 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S220 was launched 7 years earlier than the S6900 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S220 scores vs the S6900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Nikon S6900

 S220 S6900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Nikon S220

 S6900 S220 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2009Newer by 73 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Nikon S6900

 S220 S6900 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S220 enjoys physical dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Nikon S6900 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S220 compared to the S6900.

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and S6900 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S220 and S6900.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S6900 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S220 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S220
Portrait photography with Nikon S6900
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 Street photography info
Nikon S6900 Street photography info
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (181 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6900 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 Travel photography details
Nikon S6900 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (180 CIPA)
more heavy than others (181g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S220
Landscape photography with Nikon S6900
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S220
Vlogging with Nikon S6900
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
70
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (181g)
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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Nikon S6900
 Nikon Coolpix S220Nikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S220 Nikon Coolpix S6900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-02-03 2015-02-10
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 2000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 grams (0.22 pounds) 181 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 180 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $56 $190