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Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S6900

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S6900 Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(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
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
  • Released February 2015
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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").

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon S6900

 S6400 S6900 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Nikon S6400

 S6900 S6400 
ReleasedFebruary 2015August 2012Newer by 30 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Nikon S6900

 S6400 S6900 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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).

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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.

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S6900 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and S6900 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S6900 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S6900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S6900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6900 Portrait photography information
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 Street photography info
Nikon S6900 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (150g)
62
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (181 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6900 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6900 Travel photography factors
63
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (150g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (180 per charge)
heavier than competition (181 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6900 Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 Vlogging info
Nikon S6900 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (150 grams)
70
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (181 grams)
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Nikon S6400 vs Nikon S6900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Nikon S6900
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Nikon Coolpix S6900
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