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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2012
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
  • Revealed February 2011
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon L610 versus Nikon S6100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L610 was launched 19 months later than the S6100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L610 scores against the S6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon S6100

 L610 S6100 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2011More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon L610

 S6100 L610 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Nikon S6100

 L610 S6100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L610 has physical measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the L610 compared to the S6100.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and S6100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and S6100.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger L610 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography factors
Nikon S6100 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Sports photography camera
45
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (120 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others in class (240g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (120 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (120 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L610
Vlogging with Nikon S6100
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (240g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Nikon S6100
 Nikon Coolpix L610Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-09 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240g (0.53 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 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 120 photographs 210 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $195