Nikon S6900 vs Nikon D800E

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S6900 vs Nikon D800E, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are designed by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S6900 (16MP) and D800E (36MP) and the S6900 (1/2.3") and D800E (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S6900 was revealed 2 years after the D800E which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon S6900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D800E being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S6900 matches up against the D800E for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6900 & Nikon D800E. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6900 Gallery & Nikon D800E Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S6900 offers external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Nikon D800E has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the S6900 compared to the D800E.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6900 and D800E is 93 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S6900 and D800E.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S6900 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D800E will show extra detail because of its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern S6900 will have a benefit in sensor technology.