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Nikon S6900 vs Sony WX220

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Nikon S6900 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Announced February 2015
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon S6900 and Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was introduced 13 months later than the WX220 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S6900 grades against the WX220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Sony WX220

 S6900 WX220 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2014Fresher by 13 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Nikon S6900

 WX220 S6900 

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Sony WX220

 S6900 WX220 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon S6900 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6900 enjoys exterior measurements 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 WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S6900 versus the WX220.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6900 and WX220 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6900 and WX220.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX220 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger S6900 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6900 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
decent MP (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6900
Street photography with Sony WX220
62
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (181g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6900 Sports photography details
Sony WX220 Sports photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (180 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (181 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6900 Landscape photography details
Sony WX220 Landscape photography details
42
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (180 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6900
Vlogging with Sony WX220
70
pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (181 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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Nikon S6900 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Sony WX220
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-02-10 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 grams (0.40 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $190 $198