Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S6100
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Announced August 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Revealed February 2011

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S6100 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Canon N Facebook ready versus Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The N Facebook ready was released 2 years later than the S6100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the N Facebook ready grades versus the S6100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S6100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The complete galleries are available at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Nikon S6100
N Facebook ready | S6100 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | More recent by 31 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Canon N Facebook ready
S6100 | N Facebook ready | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Nikon S6100
N Facebook ready | S6100 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon N Facebook ready features external measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon N Facebook ready versus Nikon S6100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the N Facebook ready vs the S6100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N Facebook ready and S6100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the N Facebook ready and S6100.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S6100 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern N Facebook ready should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon S6100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready | Nikon Coolpix S6100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-08-22 | 2011-02-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G touch | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lb) | 175 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | 210 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-9L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $299 | $195 |