Nikon S6900 vs Sony W560
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
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Below, we are matching up the Nikon S6900 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S6900 was revealed 4 years after the W560 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S6900 scores versus the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Sony W560
| S6900 | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2015 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 50 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Nikon S6900
| W560 | S6900 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Sony W560
| S6900 | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Nikon S6900 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6900 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S6900 compared to the W560.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S6900 and W560 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S6900 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6900 and W560.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S6900 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer S6900 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony W560 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2015-02-10 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 181g (0.40 lbs) | 110g (0.24 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | 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 |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $190 | $139 |