Nikon S6100 vs Pentax RZ18
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Nikon S6100 vs Pentax RZ18 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
- Launched February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2011
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Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S6100 and Pentax RZ18, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S6100 was launched 7 months earlier than the RZ18 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S6100 matches up vs the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Pentax RZ18
| S6100 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Nikon S6100
| RZ18 | S6100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | September 2011 | February 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Pentax RZ18
| S6100 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon S6100 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6100 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S6100 versus the RZ18.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and RZ18 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S6100 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and RZ18.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S6100 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2011-09-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175g (0.39 lb) | 178g (0.39 lb) |
| 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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $195 | $210 |