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Nikon S6900 vs Sony W320

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W320 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 W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony W320 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S6900 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was revealed 5 years later than the W320 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S6900 matches up against the W320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Sony W320

 S6900 W320 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Nikon S6900

 W320 S6900 

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Sony W320

 S6900 W320 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6900 provides external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S6900 and the W320.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and W320 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6900 and W320.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S6900 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern S6900 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6900 Portrait photography info
Sony W320 Portrait photography info
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6900 Street photography details
Sony W320 Street photography details
62
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (181 grams)
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6900 Travel photography advice
Sony W320 Travel photography advice
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery life (180 shots)
more heavy than average (181g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6900 Landscape photography information
Sony W320 Landscape photography information
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (180 per charge)
no Timelapse function
33
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6900 Vlogging features
Sony W320 Vlogging features
70
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone support
more heavy than average (181g)
26
really wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Sony W320
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-02-10 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 gr (0.40 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $190 $269