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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2010
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
  • Launched February 2011
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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was unveiled 5 months prior to the S6100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S5100 grades against the S6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Nikon S6100

 S5100 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S5100

 S6100 S5100 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Nikon S6100

 S5100 S6100 
LaunchedAugust 2010February 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5100 has external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S5100 compared to the S6100.

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and S6100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and S6100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S6100 to give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography info
Nikon S6100 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography features
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Nikon S6100
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-17 2011-02-09
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 132 grams (0.29 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 210 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $195