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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9900 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
  • Revealed February 2011
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon S9700
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Nikon. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was introduced 5 years before the S9900 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S6100 grades versus the S9900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S9900

 S6100 S9900 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Nikon S6100

 S9900 S6100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2011Fresher by 48 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Nikon S9900

 S6100 S9900 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 offers outer 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 S9900 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S6100 versus the S9900.

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and S9900 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and S9900.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images but you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S6100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography details
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
65
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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lighter than competition in class (289g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography info
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9900 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S6100 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Nikon S9900
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-09 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 289g (0.64 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $195 $300