Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6900
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Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6900 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3100 and Nikon Coolpix S6900. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3100 Gallery and Nikon S6900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Nikon S6900
S3100 | S6900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Nikon S3100
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Introduced | February 2015 | February 2011 | More modern by 48 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Nikon S6900
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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).
Check out the Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S3100 and S6900 is 96 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | |
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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 |