Nikon S6900 vs Pentax P70
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Nikon S6900 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released March 2009
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The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S6900 vs Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S6900 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S6900 was brought out 6 years after the P70 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S6900 matches up against the P70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Pentax P70
| S6900 | P70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | March 2009 | Newer by 73 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Nikon S6900
| P70 | S6900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Pentax P70
| S6900 | P70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon S6900 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6900 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S6900 versus the P70.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and P70 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S6900 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6900 and P70.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6900 to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S6900 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S6900 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Pentax Optio P70 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2009-03-02 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.60 m |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 181 grams (0.40 pounds) | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 180 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $190 | $200 |