• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
  • Nikon Coolpix S6900
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General
Model Number: QX10 S6900
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Lens-Style Camera Compact
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $249.99 $229.95
Street Price: $299.99 $499.98
Date Available: 2013-09-30 2015-03-15
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 3.7 oz (105 g)
includes batteries 		6.4 oz (181 g)
includes batteries
Size: 2.5 x 2.4 x 1.3 in.
(62 x 62 x 33 mm) 		3.9 x 2.3 x 1.1 in.
(99 x 58 x 28 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer: Sony Exmor R  
Effective Megapixels: 18.2 16.0
Sensor Format: 1/2.3 inch 1/2.3 inch
Sensor size: 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.26 microns 1.34 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 4:3
Color Filter Type: RGBG RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:    
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:    
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):    
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):    
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):    
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 4896 x 3672 (18.0 MP, 4:3),
4896 x 2752 (13.5 MP, 16:9),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) 		4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3),
3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3),
2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3),
4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format: JPEG JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second: n/a 9.0
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 1440x1080 (30p) 1920x1080 (60i/​50i/​30p/​25p/​15p)
1280x720 (30p/​25p)
640x480 (30p/​25p)
1920x1080 (15p/​12.5p)
1280x720 (60p/​50p)
640x480 (120p/​100p)
Movie File Format: MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with AAC-LC stereo audio MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: LPCM stereo)
Composite Video Out: No No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: n/a n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder: n/a n/a
HD Video Out: No Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a n/a
Lens: Sony G len; 9 elements in 7 groups, including 4 aspheric elements Zoom-Nikkor VR ED lens; 9 elements in 7 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 25 - 250mm 25 - 300mm
Focal Length (actual): 4.5 - 44.5mm 4.5 - 54mm
Zoom Ratio: 10.00x 12.00x
Aperture Range: f/3.3 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - f/8.0 f/3.3 (wide) / f/6.3 (tele) - ??; with electronically controlled ND filter
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity 		50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity 		2 cm to Infinity
0.8 in to Infinity
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom: No Yes
Digital Zoom Values: n/a Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Contrast Detection: Multi point AF with Single-shot AF, Touch AF Contrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual selection (focus area can be selected using the touch pane), Subject tracking, Target Finding AF
Auto Focus Assist Light? No Yes
Manual Focus: No No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: No / No LCD No / LCD
Viewfinder Type: Uses smartphone screen  
Focus Peaking: Yes No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):    
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):    
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No No
Rear Display: No Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 0.0 3.0
Rear Display Resolution:   460,800 dots (115,200 px)
Touchscreen: No Yes
Articulating Screen: No Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen: Yes
Selfie Screen: Yes
Max Playback Zoom:    
Top Deck Display:
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 3200 6400
Minimum ISO (native): 100 125
ISO Settings: Auto ISO only; 100-3200 (iAuto), 100-12800 (Superior Auto), 100-1600 (Program Auto) Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 available when using Auto exposure mode
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (0, 1, 2) Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Preset Manual (Custom)
Shutter Speed Range: 1/1600 - 4 sec 1/4000 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Multi Pattern Matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2X), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: No No
Shutter Priority: No No
Full Manual Exposure: No No
Creative Exposure Modes:   Smart Portrait, Backlighting, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Scene Auto Selector, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Special Effects
Self Timer: 2, 10 seconds 2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: No Yes
Flash Modes: n/a Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Flash off, Fill flash, Slow sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: n/a Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 2.8m (1 ft. 8 in. to 9 ft. 2in.) [T]: 1.5m (4 ft. 11in.)
Max Flash Sync:    
Flash Exposure Compensation:    
External Flash Connection: n/a n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: MS Micro M2 / microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: No No
Uncompressed Format:    
Movie File Format: MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with AAC-LC stereo audio MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: LPCM stereo)
Included Memory:   30.0 MB
Included Memory Type:   Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: Yes Yes
NFC: Yes
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant: No No
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: Yes
Remote Control Type: Via Wi-Fi  
Connections (extended): Multi-terminal Micro USB port Micro (Type-D) HDMI
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):    
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):    
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):   9.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):   7
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):    
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus):    
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused):    
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time:    
Play -> Record Time:    
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 220 shots 180 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary NP-BN/BN1 Proprietary EN-EL19
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary EN-EL19 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: No
Internal Charging Supported: Yes
Software
Included Software:    
OS Compatibility:    
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: "Camera-in-a-lens" works with smartphones, communicates via Wi-Fi and NFC. Features an EXMOR R CMOS 1/2.3" sensor, BIONZ processor, Sony G 10x lens with SteadyShot optical image stabilization, 1080p video capture. Available in black or white. Articulating touchscreen, built-in kickstand and front shutter button. Available in black or pink.