Nikon S6100 vs Sony H20
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony H20 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
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Launched May 2009

Nikon S6100 vs Sony H20 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Nikon S6100 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The S6100 was launched 22 months later than the H20 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S6100 scores vs the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Sony H20
S6100 | H20 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 22 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon S6100
H20 | S6100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Sony H20
S6100 | H20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon S6100 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 features physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Nikon S6100 vs Sony H20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6100 versus the H20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and H20.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S6100 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger S6100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6100 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-02-09 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 250 grams (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $195 | $249 |