Nikon S6900 vs Sony W350
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W350 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6900 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Sony W350
S6900 | W350 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 62 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon S6900
W350 | S6900 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Sony W350
S6900 | W350 | |||
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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).
Compare the Nikon S6900 versus Sony W350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6900 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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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 |