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Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6900

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs

Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released February 2011
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 S3100 vs Nikon S6900 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the S6900 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3100 was released 5 years prior to the S6900 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S3100 matches up against the S6900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Nikon S6900

 S3100 S6900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Nikon S3100

 S6900 S3100 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2011More modern by 48 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Nikon S6900

 S3100 S6900 
Manually focus No manual focus
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3100 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S3100 and the S6900.

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S3100 and S6900 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3100 and S6900.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S6900 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged S3100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3100
Portrait photography with Nikon S6900
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3100 Street photography details
Nikon S6900 Street photography details
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (181g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3100
Sports photography with Nikon S6900
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3100
Travel photography with Nikon S6900
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (180 shots)
heavier than competition in class (181g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6900 Landscape photography advice
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3100
Vlogging with Nikon S6900
28
rather wide (26mm)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
70
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (181 grams)
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Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Nikon S6900
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Nikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S6900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-09 2015-02-10
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 118 gr (0.26 pounds) 181 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photographs 180 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $139 $190