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Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX50 Comparison

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Nikon S6100

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

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Sony WX50

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

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Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX50 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing S6100 and WX50, two Small Sensor Compact cameras from Nikon and Sony. Nikon S6100 was introduced to market in February 2011 and Sony WX50 was launched in January 2012. There is 12 months difference between S6100 and WX50 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger WX50, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S6100 and Sony WX50 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

Sony WX50 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-01-30
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 25-125 mm F2.6-6.3 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 117g. 92 x 52 x 19 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S6100 and Sony WX50 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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1600s faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Tele
196mm vs 125mm 71 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
7× vs 5× more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
5.60 vs 6.30 faster lens at tele
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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 over Nikon Coolpix S6100
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 1.0fps 9 fps faster
Battery Life
240 shots vs 210 shots 30 more frames with a single charge
Weight
117 g vs 175 g 58 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
25mm vs 28mm 3 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
2.60 vs 3.70 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
5.3m vs 4.5m 0.8m longer range
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
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-WX50
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
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
2.70" vs 2.70" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 461k dots Low resolution screens
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 WX50: 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 WX50 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 WX50 has external dimensions of 92 x 52 x 19 mm (3.62 x 2.05 x 0.75″) and weighs 117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Sony WX50. Sony WX50 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 6mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Nikon S6100.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX50 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Sony WX50 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Sony WX50.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX50 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Sony WX50 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony WX50 is significantly lighter (58g ) than the Nikon S6100 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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S6100
WX50
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S6100
WX50
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix S6100 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 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 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony WX50's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX50: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon S6100 and Sony WX50 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 WX50 sensor size comparison.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Sony WX50 Cameras


Nikon S6100 and Sony WX50 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 Sony WX50 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S6100 features a 28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 7× zoom lens whereas Sony WX50 features a 25-125 mm F2.6-6.3 5× zoom lens.

Sony WX50 has 3mm wider coverage than the Nikon S6100. At f2.60, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon S6100 has 71mm longer reach than the Sony WX50. At f5.60, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S6100
WX50
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S6100
WX50
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S6100
WX50
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S6100
WX50
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Nikon S6100 and Sony WX50 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S6100 and Sony WX50 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 WX50 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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Image Stabilization
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 Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon S6100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony WX50 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
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.60
25 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 WX50 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
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
125 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
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.30
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Nikon S6100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony WX50 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
117g
Body Thickness 19mm
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 WX50 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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25 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 Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony WX50: 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 WX50, 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 Sony WX50 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
Sony WX50
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #264 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #904 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Nikon S6100 has a higher Overall Score than the Sony WX50 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Sony WX50 vs Nikon S6100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix S6100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Brand Nikon Sony
Announced 2011-02-09 2012-01-30
Body Type Compact Compact
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 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×) 25-125 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F3.7-5.6 F2.6-6.3
Macro Focus Range 3cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 2.70"
Resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/1600s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.50 m 5.30 m
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 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 175g 117g
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm 92 x 52 x 19mm
Battery Life 210 shots 240 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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