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Nikon S6100 vs Sony W730

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S6100 vs Sony W730 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
  • Revealed February 2011
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony W730 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S6100 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was unveiled 23 months before the W730 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S6100 grades vs the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Sony W730

 S6100 W730 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Nikon S6100

 W730 S6100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Sony W730

 S6100 W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S6100 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6100 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S6100 versus the W730.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and W730.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S6100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W730 Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography features
Sony W730 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6100
Sports photography with Sony W730
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography highlights
Sony W730 Travel photography highlights
65
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
Landscape photography with Sony W730
45
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging information
Sony W730 Vlogging information
32
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Sony W730
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $195 $138