Nikon S6100 vs Nikon D3

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S6100 vs Nikon D3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR and both are created by Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and D3 (12MP) and the S6100 (1/2.3") and D3 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S6100 was launched 2 years after the D3 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S6100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3 being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S6100 scores against the D3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Nikon D3. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Nikon D3 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6100 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3 has sizing of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") with a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S6100 and the D3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and D3 is 93 and 50 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and D3.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S6100 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Nikon S6100 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S6100 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.