With 16.76 effective megapixels and a backside illumination CMOS image sensor, the COOLPIX S6900 takes stunning images with exceptional clarity. Its 12x optical zoom (25mm - 300mm equivalent in 35mm format) and 24x Dynamic Fine Zoom*1 (approximately 600mm equivalent in 35mm format) means you can get up close to your subject and capture all the magic in the details. Target finding autofocus minimises effort on your part, as it automatically focuses on the subject you’re aiming at.
With the new 7.62cm (3") vari-angle touch screen monitor, you can now snap away from a diverse range of angles and compose truly unique images. Self-portraits are just as easy to capture with the all-new front shutter-release button. If you prefer a selfie beyond arm’s reach, take advantage of the improved Evolved Gesture Control. It tracks your palm when you’re in front of the camera, so you can enjoy a convenient, hands-free way of capturing self-portraits in both stills and videos. The COOLPIX S6900 even comes with a built-in camera stand so you can take pictures with more stability. It’s time for “ready, steady, shoot”.
Record videos in Full HD 1920 x 1080 format with immersive stereo sound. Capture moving objects with minimal blur with the 4-axis hybrid Vibration Reduction (VR) function. The COOLPIX S6900 is the camera that can create moving videos as you stay on the move.
Transfer your images with ease and share your photos instantly online. Simply download the free Wireless Mobile Utility App for iOS and Android devices to transfer pictures from your camera to your smartphone wirelessly*2. All it takes is a touch of a button to switch on the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi® or pair your camera with a NFC-compatible smart device. It’s a camera made social – and social made easy.
The COOLPIX S6900 comes packed with several new image enhancement options to make your pictures even more impressive. Choose the new Glamour Mode to augment your skin tone or Selective Softening to blur the background and put your subject in focus. There’s also Self-collage, which puts multiple images into one montage as you snap away. To add a distinct touch to your pictures, simply use Stamp and Frame to add unique decorations to the images.
Type
Compact digital camera
Effective pixels
16.0million, (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.)
Image sensor
1/2.3-in.type, CMOS, Total pixels: approx.16.76million
Lens
NIKKOR lens with12x optical zoom
Focal length
4.5 - 54.0mm, (angle of view equivalent to that of 25–300 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Maximum aperture
f/3.3, –6.3
Construction
9elements in, 7groups, (1 ED lens element)
Digital zoom magnification
Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 1200 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
Vibration reduction
Lens-shift VR (still images), Lens shift and electronic VR (movies)
Motion blur reduction
Motion detection (still images)
Autofocus system
Motion detection (still images)
Focus range
[W]: Approx.Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.)–{inf}, [T]: Approx.Approx. 1.5 m (5 ft)–{inf}, Macro close-up mode: Approx.2 cm (0.8 in.)–{inf}(wide-angle position), (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)
Focus-area selection
Face priority, center, manual (focus area can be selected using the touch panel), subject tracking, target finding AF
Monitor size
7.5cm (3in.) diagonal
Monitor resolution
Approx.460k-dot, TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Frame coverage (shooting mode)
Approx. 98% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
Frame coverage (playback mode)
Approx. 99% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)
Media
SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal memory (approx. 30 MB)
File system
DCF and Exif 2.3 compliant
File formats
Still images: JPEG Sound files (Voice Memo): WAV Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)
Image size (pixels)
16M (High) [4608 x 3456(High)] 16M [4608 x 3456] 8M [3264 x 2448] 4M [2272 x 1704] 2M [1600 x 1200] VGA [640 x 480] 16:9 [4608 x 2592] 1:1 [3456 x 3456]
ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)
ISO125, –1600, ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using Auto mode)
Metering method
Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), spot (digital zoom 2x or more)
Exposure modes
Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation (–2.0 – +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
Shutter type
Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
Shutter speed
1/2000–, 1s, 1/4000 s (maximum speed during high-speed continuous shooting) 4 s (Fireworks show scene mode)
Self-timer
Can be selected from 10 s and 2 s
Type
Electronically-controlled ND filter (–2 AV) selection
Range
2 steps (f/3.3 and f/6.6 [W])
Built-in flash
Yes
Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)
[W]: 0.5–2.8 m (1 ft 8 in.–9 ft 2 in.) [T]: 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in.)
Control
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
USB connector
Micro-USB connector, Hi-Speed USB, do not use any USB cable other than the UC-E21 for Micro-USB connector
HDMI output connector
HDMI micro connector (Type D)
Standards
IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol)
Communications protocols
IEEE 802.11b: DBPSK/DQPSK/CCK IEEE 802.11g: OFDM IEEE 802.11n: OFDM
Operating frequency
2412–2462 MHz (1-11 channels)
Range
Approx. 10 m (10 yd)
Data rates (actual measured values)
IEEE 802.11b: 5 Mbps IEEE 802.11g: 20 Mbps IEEE 802.11n: 20 Mbps
Security
WPA2
Access protocols
Infrastructure
Supported languages for camera menus
Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Power source
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (included) AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately)
Charging time
Approx. 2 h (when using Charging AC Adapter EH-71P and when no charge remains)
Battery life of still shooting
Approx. 190 shots when using EN-EL19
Battery life of movies (actual battery life for recording)
Approx. 40 min when using EN-EL19
Tripod socket
1/4 (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (WxHxD)
99.4, x58.0, x27.9mm (4.0, x2.3, x1.1in.), (excluding projections)
Weight
Approx.181g (6.4 oz), (including battery and memory card)
Temperature
0{deg}C–40{deg}C (32{deg}F–104{deg}F)
Humidity
85% or less (no condensation)
Supplied Accessories
Camera Strap, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19, Charging AC Adapter EH-71P (A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that requires a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase.), USB Cable UC-E21
1. Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 {+-}3{deg}C (73.4 {+-}5.4{deg}F) as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this page may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.