Nikon S6100 vs Pentax P80
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Nikon S6100 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Pentax P80
| S6100 | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2011 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 19 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed |  | 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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and P80 is 93 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S6100 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Pentax 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 |