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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6200 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
  • Released August 2011
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S100 was unveiled very close to the S6200 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S100 matches up vs the S6200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Nikon S6200

 S100 S6200 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution820k230kSharper screen (+590k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon S100

 S6200 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Nikon S6200

 S100 S6200 
IntroducedAugust 2011August 2011Same age
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S6200 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S100 compared to the S6200.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and S6200 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and S6200.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6200 Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography advice
Nikon S6200 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6200 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S100
Travel photography with Nikon S6200
65
offers touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography factors
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (150 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6200 Vlogging highlights
35
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Nikon S6200
 Nikon Coolpix S100Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-24 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 820k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Organic LED monitor TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $240 $229