Nikon S6100 vs Sony W800 Comparison

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Nikon S6100

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

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

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Nikon S6100 vs Sony W800 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing S6100 and W800, two Small Sensor Compact cameras from Nikon and Sony. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Nikon S6100 has a 16.0 MP and Sony W800 has a 20.0 MP resolution. Nikon S6100 was introduced to market in February 2011 and Sony W800 was launched in February 2014. As you can see, S6100 is 3 years older than W800. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S6100 and Sony W800 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

Sony W800 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-02-13

20MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200

26-130 mm F3.2-6.4 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

2.7" Fixed Type Screen

1 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

125g. 97 x 55 x 21 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S6100 and Sony W800 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S6100 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800

Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	460k dots vs 230k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/2000s vs 1/1500s	faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Tele	196mm vs 130mm	66 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	7× vs 5x	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele	5.60 vs 6.40	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	4.5m vs 3.5m	1m longer range

Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 over Nikon Coolpix S6100

Max Sensor Resolution	20 MP vs 16 MP	25% more pixels
Weight	125 g vs 175 g	50 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide	26mm vs 28mm	2 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	3.20 vs 3.70	faster lens at wide

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	Small display
LCD Screen Resolution	460k dots vs 230k dots	Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting	1.0fps vs 1.0fps	Slow shooting speeds
Manual Exposure	No vs No	No manual exposure control
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

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Nikon S6100 vs Sony W800: 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 Sony W800 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). Sony W800 has external dimensions of 97 x 55 x 21 mm (1.97 x 0.87 x 2.13″) and weighs 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Sony W800. Sony W800 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 1mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 6mm thinner than Nikon S6100.

Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Sony W800 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Sony W800.

Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Sony W800 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S6100 and Sony W800.

Top View Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Sony W800 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony W800 is significantly lighter (50g ) than the Nikon S6100 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S6100

W800

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S6100

W800

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix S6100 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 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's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony W800's 2.7" screen.

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

Nikon S6100 vs Sony W800: 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, Sony W800 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the S6100 and W800 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Sony W800 Cameras

Nikon S6100 and Sony W800 have 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 Sony W800 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S6100 features a 28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 7× zoom lens whereas Sony W800 features a 26-130 mm F3.2-6.4 5x zoom lens.

Sony W800 has 2mm wider coverage than the Nikon S6100. At f3.20, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon S6100 has 66mm longer reach than the Sony W800. At f5.60, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S6100

W800

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S6100

W800

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S6100

W800

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S6100

W800

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon S6100 and Sony W800 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S6100 and Sony W800 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

Sony W800 for Portrait Photography

POOR

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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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
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 Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon S6100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony W800 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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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Nikon S6100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony W800 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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Image Stabilization
130 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.40
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Nikon S6100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony W800 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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Compact Body
125g
Body Thickness 21mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon S6100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony W800 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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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony W800: 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 Sony W800, 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 Sony W800 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

Sony W800

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #347 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #1002 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Nikon S6100 has a higher Overall Score than the Sony W800 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Sony W800 vs Nikon S6100 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix S6100	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Brand	Nikon	Sony
Announced	2011-02-09	2014-02-13
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	CCD
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	20 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	5152 x 3864
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	3,200 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	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-196 mm (7×)	26-130 mm (5x)
Max Aperture	F3.7-5.6	F3.2-6.4
Macro Focus Range	3cm	n/a
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	2.7"
Resolution	460k dots	230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/1500s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.50 m	3.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	1.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1280 x 720
Video Formats	MPEG-4, Motion JPEG	AVI MPEG4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	175g	125g
Dimensions	98 x 58 x 27mm	97 x 55 x 21mm
Battery Life	210 shots	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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