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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S800c Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(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
  • Launched February 2011
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S800c Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Nikon. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the S800c (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the S800c which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S6100 grades vs the S800c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S800c

 S6100 S800c 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon S6100

 S800c S6100 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2011Newer by 24 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k460kClearer screen (+359k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Nikon S800c

 S6100 S800c 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6100 comes with 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) and the Nikon S800c has specifications of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S6100 vs the S800c.

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and S800c is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and S800c.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S6100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S800c Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography highlights
Nikon S800c Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography info
Nikon S800c Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (140 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography info
Nikon S800c Travel photography info
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boasts touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (210 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (140 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (210 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (140 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging info
Nikon S800c Vlogging info
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fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Nikon S800c
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6100 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-09 2013-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 819k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 184g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 210 shots 140 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $195 $290