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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9100

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Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
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41 Overall
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Announced February 2011
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Updated by Nikon S9300
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon S6100 and Nikon S9100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was brought out 5 months prior to the S9100 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the S6100 grades versus the S9100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S9100

		

		

			
 S6100 S9100 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon S6100

		

		

			
 S9100 S6100 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Nikon S9100

		

		

			
 S6100 S9100 
LaunchedFebruary 2011July 2011Same age
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6100 enjoys physical dimensions 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 S9100 has sizing of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6100 versus the S9100.
Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and S9100 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and S9100.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S6100 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.
	
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon S9100 as a Portrait photography camera
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 manual focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 has manual focus
 has face detect focusing
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Nikon S6100 Street photography info
Nikon S9100 Street photography info
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch to focus
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (214g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S6100 Sports photography info
Nikon S9100 Sports photography info
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (210 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
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 amazing zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (270 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S6100 Travel photography information
Nikon S9100 Travel photography information
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 comes with touch to focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery (210 shots)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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 lighter than others in class (214 grams)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 long reach (450mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography information
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography information
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 manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery (210 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S6100 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9100 Vlogging factors
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 really wide (28mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone socket
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 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (214g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 missing mic port
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Nikon S9100
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6100 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-09 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 images 270 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $195 $329