Nikon S6100 vs Pentax E70

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S6100 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was unveiled 2 years after the E70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S6100 scores vs the E70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S6100 and the E70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and E70 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and E70.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S6100 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher S6100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.