Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000
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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 S8000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Launched June 2010
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The S6100 was announced 8 months later than the S8000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S6100 grades versus the S8000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S8000
S6100 | S8000 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 8 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon S6100
S8000 | S6100 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Nikon S8000
S6100 | S8000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6100 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6100 compared to the S8000.
![Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8000-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and S8000 is 93 and 93 respectively.
![Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and S8000.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S6100 to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher S6100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S8000-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 S8000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-02-09 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 183 gr (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $195 | $300 |