Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S6200
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S6200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Nikon Coolpix S6200. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Nikon S6200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S6200
S6100 | S6200 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon S6100
S6200 | S6100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Nikon S6200
S6100 | S6200 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | August 2011 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S6200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and S6200 is 93 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | |
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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 |