Nikon S6100 vs Sony G3
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Introduced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
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Lets look more closely at the Nikon S6100 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S6100 was announced 2 years after the G3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S6100 matches up against the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Sony G3
| S6100 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2011 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Nikon S6100
| G3 | S6100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Sony G3
| S6100 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S6100 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6100 has external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S6100 compared to the G3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S6100 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and G3.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S6100 to give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher S6100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-02-09 | 2009-01-08 |
| 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.50 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 175g (0.39 lb) | 185g (0.41 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $195 | $200 |
