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Nikon S6100 vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Nikon S6100 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(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
Sony H20
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Sony H20

 S6100 H20 
LaunchedFebruary 2011May 2009More recent by 22 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon S6100

 H20 S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Sony H20

 S6100 H20 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony H20 size comparison

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

Nikon S6100 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6100
Portrait photography with Sony H20
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography information
Sony H20 Sports photography information
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6100
Travel photography with Sony H20
64
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
51
built-in flash
very long reach (380mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (250 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography info
Sony H20 Landscape photography info
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging factors
Sony H20 Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (250g)
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Sony H20
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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