Nikon S6900 vs Samsung SL620
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung SL620 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
- Announced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL65
Nikon S6900 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S6900 vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the S6900 (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S6900 was introduced 6 years later than the SL620 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S6900 matches up versus the SL620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S6900 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6900 & Samsung SL620. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6900 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Samsung SL620
S6900 | SL620 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | February 2009 | Fresher by 73 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Nikon S6900
SL620 | S6900 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Samsung SL620
S6900 | SL620 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon S6900 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6900 has got external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S6900 vs Samsung SL620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S6900 compared to the SL620.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and SL620 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S6900 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6900 and SL620.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S6900 to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher S6900 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Samsung SL620 |
Otherwise known as | - | PL65 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 181g (0.40 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $190 | $200 |