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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S3300 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was introduced 12 months later than the S6100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S3300 matches up versus the S6100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon S6100

 S3300 S6100 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2011More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S3300

 S6100 S3300 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S6100

 S3300 S6100 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S3300 against the S6100.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and S6100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and S6100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent S3300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography information
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography information
Nikon S6100 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography details
Nikon S6100 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography information
Nikon S6100 Travel photography information
66
lighter than others in class (128g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6100 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Nikon S6100
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 180 shots 210 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $99 $195