Name: Coolpix S6100
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 1536
Rating: 3.9 (11 reviews)

3.0

based on all reviews

it could be hooked up to an external screen
got only integrated flash with no external flash ability
RAW files are not supported which means that you have less margin for error

Sensor type: CCD
Sensor size: 6.17x4.55 mm
Effective pixels: 16 Mpx
Max resolution: 4608, 3456 px
Maximum aperture: 3.7
Autofocus: Single Auto Focus
Screen size: 3.0 in
Touch screen: no

Nikon Coolpix S6100 - Pros & Cons

it could be hooked up to an external screen
got only integrated flash with no external flash ability
RAW files are not supported which means that you have less margin for error
fairly slow and not ideal in low light occasions
the images show a lot noise for all of the ISO settings
it does not cost you a cent more
doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
Nikon S6100 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
Does the Nikon S6100 have Weather Sealing

Nikon Coolpix S6100 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in
ISO maximum	3200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200
Effective pixels	16 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
Max resolution	4608 x 3456 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix S6100 - Full Specifications

Sensor type	CCD
Sensor size	0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors	16.0 Mpx
Effective pixels	16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h	4:3 16:9
Max resolution	4608 x 3456 px
Other resolutions	4608x2592 3264x2448 1600x1200 640x480
Processor	Expeed C2

Optical zoom	7.0 x
Digital zoom	4.0 x
Minimum aperture	3.7
Maximum aperture	3.7
Focal length equiv	28 - 196
Focus adjustment	Auto
Autofocus	Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lock	yes
Manual focus	yes
Normal focus range	19.69 in
Macro focus range	1.18 in
Number of focus points	9
Image stabiliser	Optical
Folded optics	no

Camera shutter type	Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed	4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed	1.0 s
Shutter priority	no
Aperture priority	no
Manual exposure mode	no
Exposure compensation plus	2
Exposure compensation minus	-2
Expousure compensation steps	1/3
Auto exposure lock	yes
Self-timer delay	2 10
WB Bracketing	No
Subject / scene modes	yes
Built-in flash	yes
Flash range	4.5
Flash modes	Auto
External flash	no
Continuous drive	1.2 fps
Scene modes	Portrait Self-portrait
Self-timer	yes
Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted
3D support	no
Manual settings	no

Built-in microphone	yes
Microphone type	Stereo
Voice recording	yes
Supported audio file formats	AAC WAV

Weight	6.17 oz
Width	3.85 in
Height	2.28 in
Depth	1.05 in

Power source type	USB
Battery life (CIPA)	210
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable battery	yes
Number of batteries supported	1

Timelapse recording	no
GPS	no
On Screen Display (OSD) languages	ENG ESP FIN FRE ITA JPN KOR RUS SWE
Image editing modes	Crop

ISO	80 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 Auto
ISO Auto	yes
ISO minimum	80
ISO maximum	3200
Maximum image resolution	4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets	5
White balance modes	Auto
Custom white balance	yes
Supported image file formats	JPG
Photo effects	Black&White Sepia
Image stabilizer	yes
Image stabilization type	Optical
Supported aspect ratios	16:9
Uncompressed format	No

Screen size	3.0 in
Articulated LCD	no
Screen technology	LCD
Screen dots	460000
Touch screen	no
Field of view	100.0 %
Live view	yes
Viewfinder	None

Maximum resolution	1280 x 720 px
Video recording	yes
Recording resolutions	640 x 480 1280 x 720
HD type	HD
Supported video file formats	H.264 MPEG-4
Analog signal format system	NTSC PAL
Camera playback	Movie Single image Slide show
Motion JPEG frame rate	30.0 fps

Body type	Compact
Colour of product	Black Pink Red Silver Violet
Environmentally sealed	no

Internal storage	20.0 mB
Compatible memory cards	SD SDHC SDXC
Maximum memory card size	8.0 GB
Memory slots	1
Storage types	SD SDHC SDXC
Camera file system	DCF 2.0 DPOF 1.1 Exif 2.3

mini connector	yes
HDMI ports quantity	1
USB version	2.0
Remote control	No
PictBridge	yes
NFC	no
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	no
AV output	yes

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Nikon Coolpix S6100 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (4)

2.0

Based on 4 reviews

Nikon Coolpix S6100 Nikon S6100 Review @ Steve’s Digicams

Photoxels

Published: 17.05.2011

Nikon S6100 Review @ Steve’s Digicams

“The Nikon CoolPix S6100 is a compact digicam loaded with features. It has very good performance but the images show a lot noise for all of the ISO settings.” We’ve added a new Ni…

Nikon Coolpix S6100 Nikon Coolpix S6100 Review - Steve's Digicams

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Nikon Coolpix S6100 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 05/16/2011Quick TakeProsCompactEasy to use and carryVersatile 7x optical zoomLens Shift image stabilizationExcellent features for the priceHuge 3.0-inch touch screenHD video captureDedicated video recording button allows recording anytime ConsNoise at all ISO levelsPoor battery lifeNo external

Imaging Resource

Published: 08.02.2011

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Published: 09.02.2011

Nikon S6100 Review | Camera Decision

2.0

Nikon S6100 is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 lens. Read our S6100 review to find its pros and cons.