Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S8100

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S6100 and Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and S8100 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was released 6 months later than the S8100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S6100 grades against the S8100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Nikon Coolpix S8100. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Nikon S8100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6100 comes with physical 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) while the Nikon S8100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S6100 vs the S8100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and S8100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and S8100.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S6100 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.