Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6000

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S100 and Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S100 was introduced 19 months after the S6000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S100 grades versus the S6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Nikon Coolpix S6000. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S100 Gallery & Nikon S6000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S6000 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S100 and the S6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and S6000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and S6000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S100 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent S100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.