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Nikon L20 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Nikon L20 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L20 vs Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L20 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the S6100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L20 matches up vs the S6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Nikon S6100

 L20 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon L20

 S6100 L20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2009More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Nikon S6100

 L20 S6100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S6100 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the L20 compared to the S6100.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L20 and S6100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and S6100.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S6100 to render more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 Street photography info
Nikon S6100 Street photography info
54
lighter than competitors (135g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography info
Nikon S6100 Travel photography info
55
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography info
27
screen size is decent (3 inch)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L20
Vlogging with Nikon S6100
24
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
32
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon L20 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Nikon S6100
 Nikon Coolpix L20Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L20 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 - 210 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $120 $195