Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9100
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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
- Released February 2010
(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
- Renewed by Nikon S9300
Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9100 Overview
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon S9100
S6000 | S9100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon S6000
S9100 | S6000 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S9100
S6000 | S9100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-03 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-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 rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 | H.264 | MPEG-4, 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 lb) | 214 gr (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 | - | 270 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $300 | $329 |