Clicky

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8100 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced September 2010
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon S6000 versus Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

The S6000 was introduced 7 months earlier than the S8100 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S6000 grades vs the S8100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon S8100

 S6000 S8100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Nikon S6000

 S8100 S6000 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010February 2010More modern by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S8100

 S6000 S8100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8100 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S6000 versus Nikon S8100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S6000 against the S8100.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and S8100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and S8100.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S6000 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S6000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography information
Nikon S8100 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography information
Nikon S8100 Sports photography information
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography features
Nikon S8100 Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
55
has built in flash
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography details
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography details
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging info
Nikon S8100 Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Nikon S8100
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 220 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $299