Nikon S6900 vs Sony W330

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S6900 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was introduced 5 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S6900 grades against the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6900 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6900 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S6900 vs the W330.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and W330 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6900 and W330.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S6900 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent S6900 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.