Nikon S6900 vs Sony TX30

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S6900 and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was brought out 19 months after the TX30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S6900 grades against the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6900 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6900 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S6900 and the TX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and TX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6900 and TX30.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX30 to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher S6900 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.