Nikon S6100 vs Sony HX30V
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![Nikon Coolpix S6100 front Nikon Coolpix S6100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100/Nikon-S6100-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V/Sony-HX30V-front.jpg)
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Launched February 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced February 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX20V
- Successor is Sony HX50V
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony HX30V Overview
In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon S6100 versus Sony HX30V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The S6100 was brought out 12 months before the HX30V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S6100 matches up versus the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Sony HX30V
S6100 | HX30V | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Nikon S6100
HX30V | S6100 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Sony HX30V
S6100 | HX30V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon S6100 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6100 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S6100 versus Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S6100 versus the HX30V.
![Nikon S6100 vs Sony HX30V size comparison Nikon S6100 vs Sony HX30V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and HX30V is 93 and 90 respectively.
![Nikon S6100 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison Nikon S6100 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S6100 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and HX30V.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony HX30V to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older S6100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Nikon S6100 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison Nikon S6100 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S6100 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S6100 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S6100 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX30V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 254 grams (0.56 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 320 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $195 | $420 |