Nikon S6900 vs Sony W380

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon S6900 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was launched 5 years later than the W380 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S6900 scores versus the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6900 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6900 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Nikon S6900 versus Sony W380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S6900 versus the W380.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S6900 and W380 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6900 and W380.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S6900 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S6900 will have an advantage in sensor technology.