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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Introduced August 2011
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
  • Announced February 2011
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S100 was launched 7 months after the S6100 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the S100 scores against the S6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Nikon S6100

 S100 S6100 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2011Newer by 7 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution820k460kSharper display (+360k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S100

 S6100 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Nikon S6100

 S100 S6100 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S6100 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S100 vs the S6100.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and S6100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and S6100.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos though you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger S100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S100
Street photography with Nikon S6100
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S100
Sports photography with Nikon S6100
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S100
Travel photography with Nikon S6100
65
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S100
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
45
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (150 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S100
Vlogging with Nikon S6100
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
32
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Nikon S6100
 Nikon Coolpix S100Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S100 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2011-02-09
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 820 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Organic LED monitor TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 210 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $240 $195