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Nikon S6900 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon S6900 vs Pentax Efina 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
  • Revealed February 2015
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Nikon S6900 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon S6900 vs Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was unveiled 21 months after the Efina making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S6900 grades against the Efina with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Pentax Efina

 S6900 Efina 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015June 2013Newer by 21 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Nikon S6900

 Efina S6900 

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Pentax Efina

 S6900 Efina 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S6900 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6900 features outside measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S6900 compared to the Efina.

Nikon S6900 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and Efina is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6900 and Efina.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6900 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer S6900 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6900 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6900 Portrait photography info
Pentax Efina Portrait photography info
36
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
62
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (181g)
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6900
Sports photography with Pentax Efina
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6900 Travel photography details
Pentax Efina Travel photography details
67
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (180 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (181g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (91g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6900
Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
42
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6900 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Efina Vlogging highlights
70
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (181 grams)
33
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (91g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Nikon S6900 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Pentax Efina
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Pentax Efina
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S6900 Pentax Efina
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2013-06-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 grams (0.40 pounds) 91 grams (0.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $190 $10