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Nikon S6900 vs Nikon S7000

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S6900 vs Nikon S7000 Key Specs

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
Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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Nikon S6900 vs Nikon S7000 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S6900 and Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the S7000 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was released within a month of the S7000 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S6900 scores versus the S7000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Nikon S7000

 S6900 S7000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Nikon S6900

 S7000 S6900 

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Nikon S7000

 S6900 S7000 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2015Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S6900 vs Nikon S7000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6900 offers external 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) whilst the Nikon S7000 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S6900 versus the S7000.

Nikon S6900 vs Nikon S7000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and S7000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Nikon S7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Nikon S7000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6900 and S7000.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S6900 vs Nikon S7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6900 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S7000 Portrait photography factors
36
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6900 Street photography details
Nikon S7000 Street photography details
62
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (181g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (165g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6900 Sports photography information
Nikon S7000 Sports photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6900 Travel photography features
Nikon S7000 Travel photography features
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
heavier than competitors (181 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
low battery life (180 per charge)
more heavy than competition (165 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S7000 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (180 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S7000 as a Vlogging camera
70
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (181g)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (165g)
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Nikon S6900 vs Nikon S7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Nikon S7000
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Nikon Coolpix S7000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S6900 Nikon Coolpix S7000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2015-02-10
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 9.2 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) 5.70 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 gr (0.40 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 180 images 180 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $190 $280