Clicky

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W330

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W330 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
  • Launched February 2015
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W330 Overview

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").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

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.

YouTube trialing AI that fast-forwards to the best video segments
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Sony W330

 S6900 W330 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Nikon S6900

 W330 S6900 

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Sony W330

 S6900 W330 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Nikon S6900 and Sony W330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W330 size comparison

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

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6900 Portrait photography information
Sony W330 Portrait photography information
36
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6900
Street photography with Sony W330
62
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (181g)
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Sports Comparison

Nikon S6900 Sports photography features
Sony W330 Sports photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observations

Travel Comparison

Nikon S6900 Travel photography details
Sony W330 Travel photography details
67
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (180 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (181 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6900 Landscape photography info
Sony W330 Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6900 Vlogging information
Sony W330 Vlogging information
70
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (181 grams)
26
really wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Sony W330
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-02-10 2010-01-07
Body design 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181g (0.40 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $190 $170