Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST80

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was announced 5 years later than the ST80 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S6900 scores against the ST80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6900 & Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6900 Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6900 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6900 vs Samsung ST80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S6900 vs the ST80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and ST80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6900 and ST80.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S6900 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher S6900 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.