Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6000
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
- Launched February 2010
Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6000 Overview
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Nikon S6000
S100 | S6000 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | February 2010 | Newer by 19 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 820k | 230k | Crisper screen (+590k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon S100
S6000 | S100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S100 and Nikon S6000
S100 | S6000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Nikon S100 and Nikon S6000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison
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.
Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S100 | Nikon Coolpix S6000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-08-24 | 2010-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 820 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Organic LED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 156 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | 150 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $240 | $300 |