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Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
99 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
39 Overall
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Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
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
  • Revealed February 2011
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Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Nikon. The resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was revealed very close to the S6100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S4100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S6100 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S4100 grades vs the S6100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Nikon S6100

          

          

            
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S4100

          

          

            
 S6100 S4100 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Nikon S6100

          

          

            
 S4100 S6100 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4100 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has measurements 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 S4100 vs Nikon S6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S4100 and the S6100.
Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and S6100 is 99 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S4100 and S6100.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S6100 to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

            Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S4100
Portrait photography with Nikon S6100
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 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Nikon S4100 Street photography advice
Nikon S6100 Street photography advice
64
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers focus via touch
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus by touch
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S4100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Sports photography highlights
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S4100 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6100 Travel photography advice
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 offers focus via touch
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery power (190 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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 provides focus by touch
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon S4100 as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon S6100 as a Landscape photography camera
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 decently wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 not so great battery power (190 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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 focusing manually
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S4100 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6100 Vlogging factors
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 decently wide (26mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focus
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic support
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 really wide (28mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic port
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Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Nikon S6100
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4100 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2011-02-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight - 175g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 images 210 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $140 $195