Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6100
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Nikon Coolpix S6100. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Nikon S6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon S6100
S3300 | S6100 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | February 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S3300
S6100 | S3300 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S6100
S3300 | S6100 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and S6100 is 96 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | |
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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 |