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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(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
  • Introduced February 2011
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2014
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S810c Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S6100 versus Nikon S810c, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was unveiled 4 years prior to the S810c which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S6100 scores vs the S810c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S810c

 S6100 S810c 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon S6100

 S810c S6100 
LaunchedApril 2014February 2011Newer by 38 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Nikon S810c

 S6100 S810c 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6100 offers external 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 S810c has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S6100 and the S810c.

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and S810c is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and S810c.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography info
Nikon S810c Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6100
Street photography with Nikon S810c
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors (216g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography info
Nikon S810c Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography features
Nikon S810c Travel photography features
65
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
includes touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (270 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S810c Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging features
Nikon S810c Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (216g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6100 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-09 2014-04-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 216g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 270 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $195 $350