Nikon S6900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2012

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S6900 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S6900 was brought out 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S6900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S6900 grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6900 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6900 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
S6900 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 30 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon S6900
Galaxy Camera 4G | S6900 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
S6900 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing |
Nikon S6900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6900 features outer 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S6900 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S6900 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6900 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6900 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should take the age of the cameras into account. The younger S6900 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | - |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 181 grams (0.40 pounds) | 305 grams (0.67 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $190 | $550 |