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Nikon S6100 vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S6100 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Launched February 2011
Sony TF1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Sony TF1

 S6100 TF1 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Nikon S6100

 TF1 S6100 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2011Fresher by 28 months

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Sony TF1

 S6100 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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

Nikon S6100 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography features
Sony TF1 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than others (152g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6100
Sports photography with Sony TF1
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
64
has touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others (152 grams)
environment sealing
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (240 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
40
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (240 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
33
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Sony TF1
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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