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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released February 2011
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was released 6 months before the S6200 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S6100 scores versus the S6200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S6200

 S6100 S6200 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon S6100

 S6200 S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Nikon S6200

 S6100 S6200 
ReleasedFebruary 2011August 2011Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6100 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6200 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S6100 versus the S6200.

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and S6200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and S6200.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6100
Street photography with Nikon S6200
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography details
Nikon S6200 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6100
Travel photography with Nikon S6200
65
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
70
boasts focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6200 Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6100
Vlogging with Nikon S6200
32
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Nikon S6200
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 210 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $195 $229