Nikon S6900 vs Sony HX30V

Below is a in-depth review of the Nikon S6900 vs Sony HX30V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX30V and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon S6900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S6900 matches up against the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6900 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6900 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6900 vs Sony HX30V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S6900 versus the HX30V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and HX30V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6900 and HX30V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern S6900 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.