Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6400

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon S3100 and Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the S6400 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3100 was brought out 18 months prior to the S6400 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the S3100 grades versus the S6400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3100 & Nikon Coolpix S6400. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3100 Gallery & Nikon S6400 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3100 features external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6400 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S3100 and the S6400.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3100 and S6400 is 96 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3100 and S6400.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S6400 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older S3100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.