Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6400
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Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6400 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2011
(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
- Revealed August 2012
Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6400 Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the S6400 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S4100 was manufactured 18 months before the S6400 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S4100 matches up vs the S6400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6400 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4100 & Nikon Coolpix S6400. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S4100 Gallery & Nikon S6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Nikon S6400
S4100 | S6400 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon S4100
S6400 | S4100 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | February 2011 | More recent by 18 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Nikon S6400
S4100 | S6400 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S4100 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6400 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S4100 vs the S6400.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and S6400 is 99 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S4100 and S6400.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S6400 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older S4100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Nikon Coolpix S6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Nikon Coolpix S6400 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 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 | - | 150g (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 | 190 images | 160 images |
Type 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $140 | $500 |