Nikon S6900 vs Pentax Q7
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Nikon S6900 vs Pentax Q7 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 - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Launched August 2013
- Replaced the Pentax Q10
Nikon S6900 vs Pentax Q7 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon S6900 versus Pentax Q7, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S6900 (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the S6900 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S6900 was revealed 19 months after the Q7 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon S6900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S6900 scores vs the Q7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S6900 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6900 and Pentax Q7. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6900 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Pentax Q7
S6900 | Q7 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | August 2013 | Newer by 19 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Nikon S6900
Q7 | S6900 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Pentax Q7
S6900 | Q7 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Nikon S6900 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6900 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Nikon S6900 versus Pentax Q7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S6900 against the Q7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6900 and Q7 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S6900 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6900 and Q7.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S6900 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Nikon S6900 will give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern S6900 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon S6900 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S6900 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Pentax Q7 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2013-08-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | - |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash modes | - | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 181g (0.40 lbs) | 200g (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 250 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $190 | $480 |