Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S100
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Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Launched February 2012
- Replaced the Nikon P7000
- Successor is Nikon P7700
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Launched August 2011
Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S100 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and S100 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and S100 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The P7100 was manufactured 6 months later than the S100 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the P7100 grades vs the S100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Nikon Coolpix S100. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Nikon S100
P7100 | S100 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 820k | Crisper screen (+101k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Nikon P7100
S100 | P7100 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Nikon S100
P7100 | S100 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | August 2011 | Same age | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P7100 features physical measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has sizing of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the P7100 vs the S100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and S100 is 82 and 94 respectively.
Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7100 and S100.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P7100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S100 will provide greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.
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Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-20 | 2011-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 820 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | Organic LED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.3fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | 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 | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 395 gr (0.87 lb) | 175 gr (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 150 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $750 | $240 |