Nikon S6900 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro
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Nikon S6900 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- 45mm (F2.8) lens
- 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
- Launched February 2014
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The following is a thorough review of the Nikon S6900 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sigma. The resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is fairly close but the S6900 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S6900 was manufactured 13 months after the DP2 Quattro making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S6900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S6900 grades against the DP2 Quattro when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6900 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6900 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
| S6900 | DP2 Quattro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2015 |  | February 2014 | Newer by 13 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Nikon S6900
| DP2 Quattro | S6900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
| S6900 | DP2 Quattro | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon S6900 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6900 has got external measurements 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 Sigma DP2 Quattro has measurements of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S6900 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S6900 against the DP2 Quattro.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and DP2 Quattro is 93 and 70 respectively.
Nikon S6900 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6900 and DP2 Quattro.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S6900 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent S6900 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S6900 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Sigma DP2 Quattro | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sigma |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Sigma DP2 Quattro |
| Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TRUE III engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5424 x 3616 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 45mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 181 gr (0.40 lbs) | 395 gr (0.87 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | BP-51 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $190 | $931 |
