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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6100

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(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
Nikon S6100
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon S6100

 SX400 IS S6100 
ReleasedJuly 2014February 2011More recent by 43 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Canon SX400 IS

 S6100 SX400 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon S6100

 SX400 IS S6100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and S6100 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography information
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Nikon S6100
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Sports photography camera
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S6100
60
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
65
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S6100 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
32
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Nikon S6100
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISNikon Coolpix S6100
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