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Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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 TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S6900 versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was announced 4 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S6900 scores against the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Sony TX100V

 S6900 TX100V 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2011More recent by 50 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Nikon S6900

 TX100V S6900 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Sony TX100V

 S6900 TX100V 
Manually focus No manual focusing

Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6900 has 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) whilst the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6900 versus Sony TX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S6900 vs the TX100V.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and TX100V is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S6900 and TX100V.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger S6900 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6900 Portrait photography information
Sony TX100V Portrait photography information
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6900 Street photography factors
Sony TX100V Street photography factors
62
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (181 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6900 Travel photography information
Sony TX100V Travel photography information
67
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (181g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (147 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6900 Landscape photography information
Sony TX100V Landscape photography information
42
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6900 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX100V Vlogging highlights
70
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (181 grams)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (147g)
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Sony TX100V
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-02-10 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181g (0.40 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $190 $380