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Nikon S6100 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax RZ10 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 RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S6100 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was launched 5 months before the RZ10 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S6100 scores against the RZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Pentax RZ10

 S6100 RZ10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Nikon S6100

 RZ10 S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Pentax RZ10

 S6100 RZ10 
ReleasedFebruary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6100 has got physical dimensions 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 Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S6100 compared to the RZ10.

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and RZ10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S6100 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6100
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
39
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography information
Pentax RZ10 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6100
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (178 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
64
offers touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
66
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (178 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (178 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6100
Vlogging with Pentax RZ10
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon S6100 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Pentax RZ10
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 178 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $195 $200