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Nikon S6900 vs Sony W380

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W380 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
  • Revealed February 2015
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony W380 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Sony W380

 S6900 W380 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2010More recent by 62 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Nikon S6900

 W380 S6900 

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Sony W380

 S6900 W380 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W380 size comparison

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

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6900
Portrait photography with Sony W380
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6900 Street photography details
Sony W380 Street photography details
62
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (181 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6900 Sports photography information
Sony W380 Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6900 Travel photography info
Sony W380 Travel photography info
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
heavier than competition (181 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6900 Landscape photography factors
Sony W380 Landscape photography factors
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6900 Vlogging details
Sony W380 Vlogging details
70
reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (181g)
29
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Sony W380
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181 gr (0.40 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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