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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Updated by Nikon L820
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
  • Introduced February 2011
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L810 was brought out 12 months after the S6100 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L810 scores against the S6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon S6100

 L810 S6100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2011Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon L810

 S6100 L810 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon S6100

 L810 S6100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L810 has physical measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the L810 against the S6100.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and S6100 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and S6100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer L810 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Nikon S6100
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MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Street photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6100 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
60
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (210 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
32
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon S6100
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.2fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 430g (0.95 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 pictures 210 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $195