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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S9100 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 S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S5100 versus Nikon S9100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the S9100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S5100 matches up vs the S9100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Nikon S9100

 S5100 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon S5100

 S9100 S5100 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2010Newer by 11 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Nikon S9100

 S5100 S9100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5100 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S5100 versus the S9100.

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and S9100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S5100 and S9100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S5100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
manual focus
supports face detection focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9100 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
61
lighter than competition in class (214g)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (270 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography info
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography info
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
40
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (270 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Nikon S9100
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S5100 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-08-17 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-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 rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 gr (0.29 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 270 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $329