Nikon S6100 vs Nikon W300

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S6100 vs Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was introduced 7 years earlier than the W300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the S6100 grades against the W300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Nikon Coolpix W300. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Nikon W300 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6100 provides external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon W300 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S6100 and the W300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and W300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and W300.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.