Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8100
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![Nikon Coolpix S6000 front Nikon Coolpix S6000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S6000/Nikon-S6000-front.jpg)
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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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").
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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.
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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Nikon Coolpix S8100. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Nikon S8100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon S8100
S6000 | S8100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Nikon S6000
S8100 | S6000 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S8100
S6000 | S8100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6000-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8100-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6000-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6000-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6000-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | |
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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 |