Canon N vs Nikon S6100
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Canon N 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 January 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
- Launched February 2011
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Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon N versus Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the N (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe N was unveiled 24 months after the S6100 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the N matches up versus the S6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Nikon S6100
| N | S6100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Canon N
| S6100 | N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Nikon S6100
| N | S6100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon N vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon N enjoys outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the N versus the S6100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and S6100 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon N vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the N and S6100.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6100 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent N provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon N vs Nikon S6100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot N | Nikon Coolpix S6100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-02-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 5 | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.7-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | PureColor II G touch | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.50 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lb) | 175 gr (0.39 lb) |
| Physical 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 |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-9L | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $299 | $195 |