Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX1

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S6900 and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S6900 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the S6900 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor measurements.

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The S6900 was released 5 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the S6900 matches up vs the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6900 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6900 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6900 and Sony TX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S6900 compared to the TX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and TX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6900 and TX1.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S6900 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S6900 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern S6900 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.