Nikon S6900 vs Sony W810

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon S6900 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was brought out 14 months after the W810 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the S6900 scores against the W810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6900 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6900 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6900 versus Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6900 vs the W810.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and W810 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6900 and W810.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W810 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S6900 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.