Nikon S6900 vs Sony W530
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony W530 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
- Launched February 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W530 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Nikon S6900 vs Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S6900 was revealed 4 years later than the W530 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S6900 grades vs the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W530 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6900 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Sony W530
S6900 | W530 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 50 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Nikon S6900
W530 | S6900 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Sony W530
S6900 | W530 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Nikon S6900 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6900 comes with outer 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 W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S6900 vs Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6900 against the W530.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and W530 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6900 and W530.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6900 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher S6900 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6900 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 lbs) | 113g (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $190 | $269 |