Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640
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![Nikon Coolpix S6100 front Nikon Coolpix S6100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100/Nikon-S6100-front.jpg)
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 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
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Released August 2009
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon S6100 and Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The S6100 was manufactured 19 months later than the S640 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S6100 matches up against the S640 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Nikon Coolpix S640. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Nikon S640 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S640
S6100 | S640 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon S6100
S640 | S6100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Nikon S640
S6100 | S640 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S640 has dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Nikon S6100 and Nikon S640 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S6100 compared to the S640.
![Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 size comparison Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S640-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and S640 is 93 and 96 respectively.
![Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S640-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and S640.
As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S6100 to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger S6100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
![Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S640-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S640-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 S6100 vs Nikon S640 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Nikon Coolpix S640 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Nikon Coolpix S640 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2009-08-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | Expeed |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/2.7-6.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 175g (0.39 lb) | 130g (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $195 | $225 |