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Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6400 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
  • Launched February 2011
Nikon S6400
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Nikon S6400

 S4100 S6400 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon S4100

 S6400 S4100 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2011More recent by 18 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Nikon S6400

 S4100 S6400 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and S6400 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography info
Nikon S6400 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6400 Sports photography factors
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4100
Travel photography with Nikon S6400
67
has focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (190 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
more heavy than average in class (150g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4100
Landscape photography with Nikon S6400
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (160 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging details
Nikon S6400 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (150g)
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Nikon S4100 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Nikon S6400
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Nikon Coolpix S6400
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