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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 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 S6000 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S6000 was manufactured 12 months before the S6100 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S6000 grades against the S6100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon S6100

 S6000 S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S6000

 S6100 S6000 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2010Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S6100

 S6000 S6100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S6100 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S6100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6000 against the S6100.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and S6100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and S6100.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S6100 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S6000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography info
Nikon S6100 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6000
Sports photography with Nikon S6100
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Nikon S6100
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
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 H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $195