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Nikon S6100 vs Pentax P80

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released February 2011
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released August 2009
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Nikon S6100 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S6100 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was revealed 19 months later than the P80 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S6100 grades against the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Pentax P80

 S6100 P80 
ReleasedFebruary 2011August 2009More recent by 19 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Nikon S6100

 P80 S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Pentax P80

 S6100 P80 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S6100 vs the P80.

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and P80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and P80.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S6100 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger S6100 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography features
Pentax P80 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography highlights
Pentax P80 Sports photography highlights
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography advice
Pentax P80 Travel photography advice
64
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
61
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
32
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon S6100 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Pentax P80
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Pentax Optio P80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $195 $200