Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6100
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Released July 2014
(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
- Released February 2011
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6100 Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon S6100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe SX400 IS was launched 3 years later than the S6100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX400 IS grades vs the S6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon S6100
SX400 IS | S6100 | |||
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Released | July 2014 | February 2011 | More recent by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Canon SX400 IS
S6100 | SX400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon S6100
SX400 IS | S6100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon S6100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the S6100.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and S6100 is 81 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and S6100.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SX400 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-07-29 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4+ | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313 grams (0.69 lbs) | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 photos | 210 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $229 | $195 |