Nikon S6100 vs Sony TF1
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony TF1 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced June 2013

Nikon S6100 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon S6100 and Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S6100 was introduced 3 years earlier than the TF1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the S6100 matches up vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Sony TF1
S6100 | TF1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon S6100
TF1 | S6100 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 28 months |
Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Sony TF1
S6100 | TF1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S6100 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S6100 has outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S6100 and Sony TF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S6100 vs the TF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and TF1.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S6100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6100 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 gr (0.39 lbs) | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 photos | 240 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $195 | $266 |