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Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Comparison

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Nikon S6100

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Fujifilm SL1000

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Nikon S6100, which was introduced in February 2011 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm SL1000, which was introduced in January 2013 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is 23 months difference between S6100 and SL1000 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger SL1000, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm SL1000 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon S6100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-02-09
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 175g. 98 x 58 x 27 mm

Fujifilm SL1000 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-01-07
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 480fps High-Speed Video
  • 659g. 123 x 89 x 123 mm mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm SL1000 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S6100 over Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Internal Storage
20 MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1700s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
175 g vs 659 g 484 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele
5.60 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 over Nikon Coolpix S6100
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Resolution
920k dots vs 460k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 1.0fps 9 fps faster
Battery Life
350 shots vs 210 shots 140 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 196mm 1004 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
50× vs 7× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.90 vs 3.70 faster lens at wide
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
AE Bracketing
No vs No Not good for multi-exposure HDR
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Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm SL1000: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm SL1000 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S6100 has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 27 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.06″) and weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm SL1000 has external dimensions of and weighs 659 g (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm SL1000. Nikon S6100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 25mm narrower, 31mm shorter and 96mm thinner than Fujifilm SL1000.

Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm SL1000 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm SL1000.

Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm SL1000 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm SL1000.
Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm SL1000 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon S6100 is significantly lighter (484g ) than the Fujifilm SL1000 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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S6100
SL1000
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Thickness Comparison

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SL1000
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix S6100 nor Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm SL1000's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

On the other hand, Fujifilm SL1000 features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Nikon S6100 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to SL1000.
Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm SL1000: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm SL1000 have 1/2.3-inch sized 16.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the S6100 and SL1000 sensor size comparison.

Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm SL1000 Cameras


Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm SL1000 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm SL1000 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S6100 features a 28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 7× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm SL1000 features a 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 50× zoom lens.

Fujifilm SL1000 has 4mm wider coverage than the Nikon S6100. At f2.90, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm SL1000 has 1004mm longer telezoom reach than the Nikon S6100. However, with a max aperture of f5.60, Nikon S6100 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S6100
SL1000
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

S6100
SL1000
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
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Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

S6100
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

S6100
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm SL1000 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm SL1000 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon S6100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm SL1000 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Manual Focus Mode
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Nikon S6100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm SL1000 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.70
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Tilting LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Manual Focus Mode
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Nikon S6100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm SL1000 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
196 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Nikon S6100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm SL1000 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
175g
7.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
659g
Body Thickness 123mm
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Nikon S6100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm SL1000 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon S6100 vs Fujifilm SL1000: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm SL1000, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon S6100 and Fujifilm SL1000 scores compare:

Nikon S6100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #185 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #793 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Fujifilm SL1000
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #40 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #523 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Fujifilm SL1000 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon S6100 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Nikon S6100. Otherwise, Fujifilm SL1000 is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon S6100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix S6100 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000
Brand Nikon Fujifilm
Announced 2011-02-09 2013-01-07
Body Type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 64 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-196 mm (7×) 24-1200 mm (50×)
Max Aperture F3.7-5.6 F2.9-6.5
Macro Focus Range 3cm 0cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 920k dots
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/1700s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.50 m n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 175g 659g
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm 123 x 89 x 123 mmmm
Battery Life 210 shots 350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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