Nikon S6900 vs Sony T99

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S6900 and Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was launched 4 years later than the T99 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S6900 matches up versus the T99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6900 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6900 features exterior 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) while the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6900 and Sony T99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S6900 vs the T99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6900 and T99 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6900 and T99.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6900 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern S6900 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.