Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6100
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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2000
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced February 2009
(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
- Launched February 2011
Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6100 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe S220 was revealed 24 months prior to the S6100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon S220 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S6100 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S220 matches up against the S6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S220 & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S220 Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Nikon S6100
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S220
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Launched | February 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 24 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S220 and Nikon S6100
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S220 comes with exterior dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Nikon S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S220 compared to the S6100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S220 and S6100 is 97 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S220 and S6100.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S6100 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older S220 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S220 | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S220 | Nikon Coolpix S6100 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-03 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 2000 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 100 gr (0.22 lb) | 175 gr (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" 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 | - | 210 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL10 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $56 | $195 |