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Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX10

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Nikon S6900
(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
Sony TX10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Sony TX10

 S6900 TX10 
RevealedFebruary 2015August 2011Newer by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Nikon S6900

 TX10 S6900 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper 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 dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

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

Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6900 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX10 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6900 Street photography info
Sony TX10 Street photography info
62
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (181 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6900 Sports photography info
Sony TX10 Sports photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
67
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (180 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (181g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
supports touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6900 Vlogging features
Sony TX10 Vlogging features
70
quite wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (181g)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Sony TX10
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
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