Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX20

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S6900 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was launched 2 years after the TX20 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S6900 scores against the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6900 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6900 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6900 versus Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S6900 and the TX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and TX20 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S6900 and TX20.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos though you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern S6900 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.