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Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6400 Key Specs

Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released August 2012
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Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Nikon S6400

 S3100 S6400 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon S3100

 S6400 S3100 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2011Fresher by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Nikon S6400

 S3100 S6400 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

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

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3100 Street photography advice
Nikon S6400 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3100 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6400 Sports photography factors
32
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
more heavy than others in class (150g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography highlights
33
quite wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (160 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3100 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6400 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (26mm)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (150 grams)
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Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Nikon S6400
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2012-08-22
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 grams (0.26 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 220 photographs 160 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $139 $500