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Nikon S6900 vs Sony W530

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W530 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
  • Launched February 2015
Sony W530
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Sony W530

 S6900 W530 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2011Fresher by 50 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Nikon S6900

 W530 S6900 

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Sony W530

 S6900 W530 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W530 size comparison

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

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6900
Portrait photography with Sony W530
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6900
Street photography with Sony W530
62
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (181 grams)
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6900 Travel photography highlights
Sony W530 Travel photography highlights
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (180 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (181g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6900
Landscape photography with Sony W530
41
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6900 Vlogging features
Sony W530 Vlogging features
70
really wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (181 grams)
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Sony W530
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
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