Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S6900
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Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
- Launched August 2012
(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
- Released February 2015
Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S6900 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S6400 versus Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the S6400 (16MP) and the S6900 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S6400 was introduced 3 years earlier than the S6900 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S6400 grades against the S6900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S6900 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6400 & Nikon Coolpix S6900. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6400 Gallery & Nikon S6900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon S6900
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Nikon S6400
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Released | February 2015 | August 2012 | Newer by 30 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Nikon S6900
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S6900 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6400 has outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S6900 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S6400 versus Nikon S6900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S6400 versus the S6900.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and S6900 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S6900 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6400 and S6900.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S6400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Nikon Coolpix S6900 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-08-22 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 pounds) | 181g (0.40 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 160 photographs | 180 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $500 | $190 |