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Nikon S6100 vs Sony S930

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S6100 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(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
  • Released February 2011
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony S930 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon S6100 vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was manufactured 2 years later than the S930 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S6100 matches up vs the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Sony S930

 S6100 S930 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2009More recent by 26 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kSharper display (+348k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Nikon S6100

 S930 S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Sony S930

 S6100 S930 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S6100 and the S930.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and S930 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and S930.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S6100 to result in extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger S6100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography advice
Sony S930 Portrait photography advice
39
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography advice
Sony S930 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography information
Sony S930 Sports photography information
37
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography details
Sony S930 Travel photography details
64
offers touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (210 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography information
Sony S930 Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Sony S930
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $195 $219