Clicky

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2014
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
  • Revealed February 2011
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Nikon. The image resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is very comparable but the S32 (1/3") and S6100 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The S32 was manufactured 3 years after the S6100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S32 matches up vs the S6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Nikon S6100

 S32 S6100 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2011Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S32

 S6100 S32 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Nikon S6100

 S32 S6100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S32 features physical measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S32 and the S6100.

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S32 and S6100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and S6100.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S32 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon S6100 will show greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger S32 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography highlights
33
good MP (13MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S32
Sports photography with Nikon S6100
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Travel photography highlights
58
environment sealing
good MP (13MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (220 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S32
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S32
Vlogging with Nikon S6100
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Nikon S6100
 Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S32 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-07 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 175 gr (0.39 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 210 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $195