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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S6400

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S6400 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2010
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S6400 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact cameras and both are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the S6400 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was revealed 24 months prior to the S6400 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1100pj grades against the S6400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Nikon S6400

 S1100pj S6400 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon S1100pj

 S6400 S1100pj 
IntroducedAugust 2012August 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S6400

 S1100pj S6400 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1100pj comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon S6400 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1100pj compared to the S6400.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1100pj and S6400 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1100pj and S6400.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S6400 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S1100pj will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6400 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography features
Nikon S6400 Street photography features
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (180 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1100pj
Sports photography with Nikon S6400
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (180g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
more heavy than others (150g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography highlights
42
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (160 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging info
Nikon S6400 Vlogging info
29
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (180g)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others (150g)
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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S6400
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjNikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Nikon Coolpix S6400
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-17 2012-08-22
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 180 gr (0.40 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 160 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $500