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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL5 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
  • Launched February 2015
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL10
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S6900 and Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S6900 (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the S6900 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") have different sensor sizes.

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The S6900 was unveiled 6 years after the CL5 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S6900 grades vs the CL5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Samsung CL5

 S6900 CL5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2009Newer by 73 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Nikon S6900

 CL5 S6900 

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Samsung CL5

 S6900 CL5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6900 provides physical dimensions 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 Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6900 versus the CL5.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S6900 and CL5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6900 and CL5.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S6900 having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S6900 will offer more detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S6900 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
24
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6900 Street photography information
Samsung CL5 Street photography information
62
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (181g)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6900
Sports photography with Samsung CL5
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
67
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (181g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6900 Vlogging info
Samsung CL5 Vlogging info
70
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (181 grams)
25
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Samsung CL5
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Samsung CL5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6900 Samsung CL5
Also called as - PL10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-02-10 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181 grams (0.40 lbs) 141 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $190 $391