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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S5100 versus Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was manufactured 7 months later than the S6000 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S5100 grades vs the S6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Nikon S6000

 S5100 S6000 
RevealedAugust 2010February 2010Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon S5100

 S6000 S5100 

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Nikon S6000

 S5100 S6000 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S5100 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6000 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S5100 compared to the S6000.

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and S6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and S6000.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6000 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer S5100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography info
Nikon S6000 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography information
Nikon S6000 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (132g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography info
Nikon S6000 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography info
Nikon S6000 Travel photography info
62
lighter than average (132g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6000 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (132g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Nikon S6000
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132g (0.29 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model EN-EL10 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $300