Nikon S6900 vs Sony WX9

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S6900 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6900 (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was revealed 4 years later than the WX9 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S6900 grades vs the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6900 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6900 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6900 offers 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) whilst the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S6900 compared to the WX9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6900 and WX9 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6900 and WX9.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher S6900 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.