Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX10
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX10 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2011

Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX10 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S6900 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S6900 was announced 3 years after the TX10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S6900 grades against the TX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6900 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Sony TX10
S6900 | TX10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 43 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Nikon S6900
TX10 | S6900 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Sony TX10
S6900 | TX10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6900 has external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S6900 versus Sony TX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the S6900 and the TX10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S6900 and TX10 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S6900 and TX10.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern S6900 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

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Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 181g (0.40 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $190 | $309 |