Nikon S6100 vs Nikon D5100

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S6100 versus Nikon D5100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the D5100 (16MP) is fairly similar but the S6100 (1/2.3") and D5100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S6100 was brought out 2 months prior to the D5100 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S6100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D5100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the S6100 scores against the D5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Nikon D5100. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Nikon D5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6100 provides outer measurements 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 D5100 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6100 versus Nikon D5100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S6100 and the D5100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and D5100 is 93 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and D5100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The S6100 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging.