Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9100

Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon S6000 versus Nikon S9100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Nikon. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was unveiled 17 months before the S9100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S6000 matches up versus the S9100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6000 features physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Nikon S6000 versus Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S6000 and the S9100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and S9100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and S9100.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S6000 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older S6000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.