Nikon S6100 vs Sony A7S II

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S6100 versus Sony A7S II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the S6100 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S6100 was revealed 5 years earlier than the A7S II which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S6100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S6100 scores versus the A7S II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6100 features physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S6100 compared to the A7S II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and A7S II is 93 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and A7S II.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S6100 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon S6100 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S6100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.