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Nikon S6900 vs Sony W350

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W350 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
  • Released February 2015
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony W350 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S6900 versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was released 5 years after the W350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S6900 grades against the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Sony W350

 S6900 W350 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon S6900

 W350 S6900 

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Sony W350

 S6900 W350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6900 comes with outer dimensions 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 W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S6900 against the W350.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and W350 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6900 and W350.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S6900 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent S6900 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6900 Street photography advice
Sony W350 Street photography advice
62
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (181 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6900 Travel photography info
Sony W350 Travel photography info
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (180 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (181g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (180 shots)
no Time Lapse function
38
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6900
Vlogging with Sony W350
70
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (181 grams)
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Sony W350
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-02-10 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 gr (0.40 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $190 $200