Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S6100

Let's look more closely at the Canon A4000 IS versus Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was manufactured 13 months after the S6100 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A4000 IS scores against the S6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Nikon S6100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A4000 IS enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the S6100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and S6100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and S6100.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of images however you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher A4000 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.