Nikon S6900 vs Sony W570

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S6900 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was introduced 4 years after the W570 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S6900 scores against the W570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6900 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6900 features outer measurements 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 W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the S6900 compared to the W570.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S6900 and W570 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6900 and W570.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger S6900 will have an advantage in sensor tech.