Nikon S4100 vs Nikon D100
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Nikon S4100 vs Nikon D100 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
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
- Released July 2002
- Newer Model is Nikon D200
Nikon S4100 vs Nikon D100 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S4100 and Nikon D100, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are created by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S4100 (14MP) and D100 (6MP) and the S4100 (1/2.3") and D100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S4100 was announced 8 years later than the D100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S4100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D100 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S4100 grades versus the D100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S4100 vs Nikon D100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4100 and Nikon D100. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S4100 Gallery and Nikon D100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Nikon D100
S4100 | D100 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | July 2002 | Fresher by 104 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 118k | Sharper display (+112k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Nikon S4100
D100 | S4100 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Nikon D100
S4100 | D100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon S4100 vs Nikon D100 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S4100 comes with physical 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) while the Nikon D100 has sizing of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S4100 and Nikon D100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S4100 against the D100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and D100 is 99 and 58 respectively.
Nikon S4100 vs Nikon D100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4100 and D100.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S4100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon S4100 will deliver greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher S4100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon S4100 vs Nikon D100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S4100 vs Nikon D100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Nikon D100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Nikon D100 |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-02-09 | 2002-07-26 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 367.4mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3008 x 2000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 1.8" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 118 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 780 grams (1.72 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $140 | $170 |