Nikon S6100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Comparison

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Nikon S6100

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

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Sigma DP2 Quattro

20 MP | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor

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Nikon S6100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Nikon and Sigma. Nikon S6100 was introduced to market in February 2011 and Sigma DP2 Quattro was launched in February 2014. As you can see, S6100 is 3 years older than DP2 Quattro. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Nikon S6100 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Sigma DP2 Quattro has a 20.0MP APS-C sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S6100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro 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" Fixed Type Screen

1 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

175g. 98 x 58 x 27 mm

Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-02-13

20MP - APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) Sensor

ISO 100 - 6400

45 mm f2.80 Prime Lens

3" Fixed Type Screen

3 fps continuous shooting

No Video Mode

395g. 161 x 67 x 82 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S6100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S6100 over Sigma DP2 Quattro

Image Stabilization	Optical vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs No	Useful in low-light
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Weight	175 g vs 395 g	220 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide	28mm vs 45mm	17 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	196mm vs 45mm	151 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	7× vs 1×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720 vs None	Higher Resolution Video

Reasons to choose Sigma DP2 Quattro over Nikon Coolpix S6100

External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution	20 MP vs 16 MP	25% more pixels
Max ISO	6.400 vs 3.200	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution	920k dots vs 460k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting	3.0fps vs 1.0fps	2 fps faster
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide	2.80 vs 3.70	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.80 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area	18.81µm² vs 1.76µm²	968% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

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Nikon S6100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro: 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 Sigma DP2 Quattro 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). Sigma DP2 Quattro has external dimensions of 161 x 67 x 82 mm (6.34 x 2.64 x 3.23″) and weighs 395 g (0.87 lb / 13.93 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. Nikon S6100 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 63mm narrower, 9mm shorter and 55mm thinner than Sigma DP2 Quattro.

Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro.

Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S6100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro.

Top View Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro 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 (220g ) than the Sigma DP2 Quattro which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S6100

DP2 Quattro

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S6100

DP2 Quattro

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix S6100 nor Sigma DP2 Quattro 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

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon S6100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Nikon S6100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro: Sensor Comparison

Nikon S6100 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Sigma DP2 Quattro has a 20.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm ) sized CMOS (Foveon X3) sensor and features TRUE III engine processor.

Below you can see the S6100 and DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro Cameras

As seen above, Sigma DP2 Quattro has a 13.1x Larger sensor area than Nikon S6100. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Nikon S6100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S6100 features a 28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 7× zoom lens whereas Sigma DP2 Quattro features a 45 mm F2.8 Prime lens.

It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. Nikon S6100's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Sigma DP2 Quattro's 45mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, DP2 Quattro's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens. On the tele end, Nikon S6100 has 151mm longer reach than the Sigma DP2 Quattro. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Sigma DP2 Quattro is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S6100

DP2 Quattro

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

S6100

DP2 Quattro

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

S6100

DP2 Quattro

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

S6100

DP2 Quattro

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon S6100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S6100 and Sigma DP2 Quattro 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

Sigma DP2 Quattro 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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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon S6100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sigma DP2 Quattro for Street Photography

AVERAGE

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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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
45 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Nikon S6100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sigma DP2 Quattro for Sports Photography

POOR

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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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
45 mm Tele Lens
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Nikon S6100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sigma DP2 Quattro for Daily Photography

GOOD

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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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
395g
Body Thickness 82mm
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Nikon S6100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sigma DP2 Quattro for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

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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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
45 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Nikon S6100 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro: 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 Sigma DP2 Quattro, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 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 Sigma DP2 Quattro scores compare:

Nikon S6100

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #184 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #749 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Sigma DP2 Quattro

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #45 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #466 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Sigma DP2 Quattro scores higher than the Nikon S6100 in Overall. It has better image quality and better value than Nikon S6100. On the other hand, Nikon S6100 is more portable and has more features than Sigma DP2 Quattro.
If image quality is very important for you and you want to get the most bang for your bucks, choose the Sigma DP2 Quattro.
If you are looking for a small camera where you can take everywhere with you, and having more features are also important, Nikon S6100 is the right choice for you.

Sigma DP2 Quattro vs Nikon S6100 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix S6100	Sigma DP2 Quattro
Brand	Nikon	Sigma
Announced	2011-02-09	2014-02-13
Body Type	Compact	Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CMOS (Foveon X3)
Size	1/2.3-inch	APS-C
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	23.5 x 15.7 mm
Area	28.07mm²	368.95mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	20 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	5424 x 3616
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	100 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	9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-196 mm (7×)	45 mm (1×)
Max Aperture	F3.7-5.6	F2.8
Macro Focus Range	3cm	n/a
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	460k dots	920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.50 m	no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	3.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	None
Video Formats	MPEG-4, Motion JPEG	n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	175g	395g
Dimensions	98 x 58 x 27mm	161 x 67 x 82mm
Battery Life	210 shots	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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