Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6300
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6300 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
- Released August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Announced February 2012
Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6300 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S100 and Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S100 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the S6300 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S100 grades against the S6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S100 Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Nikon S6300
S100 | S6300 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 820k | 230k | Crisper display (+590k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon S100
S6300 | S100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S100 and Nikon S6300
S100 | S6300 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | February 2012 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S100 has physical measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S6300 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S100 and Nikon S6300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S100 and the S6300.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and S6300 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and S6300.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to take the release date of the cameras into account.
Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S100 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-08-24 | 2012-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 820k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Organic LED monitor | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 grams (0.39 lbs) | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 230 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $240 | $200 |