Nikon S6100 vs Pentax VS20

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S6100 versus Pentax VS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was unveiled 11 months before the VS20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S6100 grades against the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Pentax Optio VS20. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6100 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has specifications of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S6100 vs the VS20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and VS20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S6100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.