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Nikon S6900 vs Sony W830

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Nikon S6900
(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
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony W830 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S6900 and Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was announced 14 months after the W830 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S6900 grades vs the W830 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Sony W830

 S6900 W830 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2014More modern by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Nikon S6900

 W830 S6900 

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Sony W830

 S6900 W830 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6900 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6900 against the W830.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6900 and W830 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6900 and W830.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W830 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher S6900 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6900 Portrait photography info
Sony W830 Portrait photography info
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
good megapixels (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6900 Street photography highlights
Sony W830 Street photography highlights
62
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (181 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6900 Travel photography factors
Sony W830 Travel photography factors
67
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery life (180 shots)
more heavy than competitors (181 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (180 per charge)
no Timelapse function
41
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6900 Vlogging advice
Sony W830 Vlogging advice
70
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (181g)
32
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Sony W830
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 grams (0.40 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $190 $128