Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S6100

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and S6100 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was introduced 6 months before the S6100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD4000 IS grades vs the S6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Nikon S6100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS provides outer measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SD4000 IS compared to the S6100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and S6100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4000 IS and S6100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6100 to resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.