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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 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
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
  • Launched February 2011
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Nikon S6100

 S220 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S220

 S6100 S220 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Nikon S6100

 S220 S6100 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S220 and S6100 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 Street photography details
Nikon S6100 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6100 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S220
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
32
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon S220 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Nikon S6100
 Nikon Coolpix S220Nikon Coolpix S6100
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