Nikon Coolpix S6900

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    Highlights

    • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 125 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • 9.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix S6900 was announced in 2015 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Ultra Compact camera with 16 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 6,400. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Nikon Coolpix S6900 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon Coolpix S6xxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix S6xxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
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    2015    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S6500
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    		January
    2013    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S6400
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    		August
    2012    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Nikon S6300
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    		February
    2012    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S6200
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    		August
    2011    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S6100
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    		February
    2011    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Nikon S6000
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    		February
    2010    		 14.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix S6900 vs Coolpix S6500 vs Coolpix S6400 vs Coolpix S6300 vs Coolpix S6200 vs Coolpix S6100.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S6900.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Light - 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps

    Screen

    Fully Articulated screen

    Nikon Coolpix S6900 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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    Nikon Coolpix S6900 with Fully Articulated screen

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix S6900 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S6900.

    Nikon S6300
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon S6200
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon S6100
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon S6400
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon S6500
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.1 MP

    Nikon S6000
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.2 MP

    Fujifilm X-M1
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Fujifilm S5 Pro
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    APS-C

    6 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Panasonic S1H
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Pentax K-01
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    APS-C

    16 MP

    Canon R10
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    NFC

    Nikon Coolpix S6900 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon Coolpix S6900 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix S6900 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 180 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix S6900's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 9.0 fps.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix S6900 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 2.80 m at Auto ISO.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix S6900 has dimensions of 99 x 58 x 28 mm (3.9 x 2.28 x 1.1"). It weighs 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    99 mm (3.9")

    58 mm (2.28")

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    58 mm (2.28")

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    Nikon Coolpix S6900 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix S6900 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix S6900 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
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    Nikon Coolpix S6900 gets a score of 49 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    74

    Nikon Coolpix S6900 gets a score of 74 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Nikon Coolpix S6900 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
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    Nikon Coolpix S6900 gets a score of 74 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    87

    Nikon Coolpix S6900 gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    87

    Nikon Coolpix S6900 gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots

    Nikon Coolpix S6900 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S6900 and give score of 64 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    51

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6900 a score of 51 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6900 a score of 63 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6900 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    GOOD
    80

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6900 a score of 80 for Focusing parameters.

    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    72

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6900 a score of 72 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    78

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6900 a score of 78 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    44

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6900 a score of 44 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots


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