Canon S95 vs Nikon S6100

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon S95 vs Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and S6100 (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and S6100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was brought out 2 months before the S6100 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S95 scores vs the S6100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 and Nikon Coolpix S6100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery and Nikon S6100 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon S95 vs Nikon S6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S95 compared to the S6100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and S6100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and S6100.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S95 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S6100 will offer more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.