Nikon S6900 vs Sony T900
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![Nikon Coolpix S6900 front Nikon Coolpix S6900 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S6900/Nikon-S6900-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-T900/Sony-T900-front.jpg)
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony T900 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
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Introduced February 2009
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony T900 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S6900 and Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S6900 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The S6900 was revealed 6 years later than the T900 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S6900 matches up against the T900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony T900 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6900 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Sony T900
S6900 | T900 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 73 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon S6900
T900 | S6900 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Sony T900
S6900 | T900 |
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6900 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S6900 and Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S6900 vs the T900.
![Nikon S6900 vs Sony T900 size comparison Nikon S6900 vs Sony T900 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6900-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-T900-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and T900 is 93 and 96 respectively.
![Nikon S6900 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison Nikon S6900 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6900-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-T900-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S6900 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6900 and T900.
As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S6900 to offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher S6900 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
![Nikon S6900 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison Nikon S6900 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6900-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-T900-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S6900 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S6900 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S6900 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6900-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-T900-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 181g (0.40 lb) | 143g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $190 | $300 |