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Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6900

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched 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
  • Revealed February 2015
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Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6900 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the S6900 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was launched 5 years prior to the S6900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S4100 matches up versus the S6900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Nikon S6900

 S4100 S6900 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Nikon S4100

 S6900 S4100 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2011Newer by 48 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Nikon S6900

 S4100 S6900 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4100 has external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon S6900 has dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S4100 compared to the S6900.

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and S6900 is 99 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4100 and S6900.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S6900 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S4100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography features
Nikon S6900 Portrait photography features
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography details
Nikon S6900 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (181g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4100
Sports photography with Nikon S6900
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6900 Travel photography factors
67
provides touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (190 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (180 shots)
heavier than competition in class (181g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6900 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6900 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
70
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (181g)
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Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Nikon S6900
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Nikon Coolpix S6900
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Nikon Coolpix S6900
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 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
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest 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 display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display 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 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 2.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum 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 - 181 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 190 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 recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $140 $190