Nikon S6900 vs Nikon S80

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S6900 vs Nikon S80, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the S80 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was introduced 4 years later than the S80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S6900 scores versus the S80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6900 & Nikon Coolpix S80. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6900 Gallery & Nikon S80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6900 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon S80 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S6900 against the S80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6900 and S80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6900 and S80.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6900 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger S6900 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.