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Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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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Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon P7800 versus Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and S6100 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was announced 2 years after the S6100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the P7800 matches up against the S6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Nikon S6100

 P7800 S6100 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2011Newer by 34 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon P7800

 S6100 P7800 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Nikon S6100

 P7800 S6100 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7800 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P7800 versus Nikon S6100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the P7800 and the S6100.

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and S6100 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and S6100.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S6100 will provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger P7800 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography details
46
focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Street photography highlights
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (399 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography details
Nikon S6100 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7800
Travel photography with Nikon S6100
68
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (399g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
65
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography advice
58
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
45
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging information
Nikon S6100 Vlogging information
75
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
heavier than average in class (399 grams)
32
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Nikon S6100
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 4.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 210 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $550 $195