Nikon COOLPIX S6100 Digital Camera 16MP
- 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor
- 7x optical zoom, 28 to 196mm equivalent
- 3 inch touch LCD, 460,000 dots
- 720p video, MPEG-4 and Motion JPEG
- ISO 80 to 3200
- f/3.7 to f/5.6 aperture range
- 1.2 fps continuous shooting
- 6.24 ounces, compact body
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A pocketable zoom camera for travel snapshots, with a wide-angle to telephoto lens and a touch screen for framing and focus. Video stays at standard HD and the small CCD sensor limits low light results.
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ASIN: B004M8SVEIModel: S6100Category: Point & Shoot Digital Cameras
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Overview
A traveler wanting a slim camera gets a wide-angle NIKKOR zoom with ED glass and Nikon VR stabilization in the Coolpix S6100. Framing, focus point selection and playback run through a large rear touch panel, and photos land on SD, SDHC or SDXC cards.
Reach in a slim body is the reason to carry it, with stabilization helping zoomed shots stay sharp. The sensor is small and the burst rate slow, so action and dim rooms expose its limits. Nikon has marked this an older model.
Who it's for
Sightseeing, day trips and family gatherings in daylight suit this compact, with the zoom covering landscapes and distant details. People shooting fast action, dim interiors or high resolution video need a camera with a larger sensor.
Pros and cons
- Optical zoom from wide to telephoto
- Optical image stabilization
- Touch screen focus and playback
- Mini HDMI out for TV viewing
- Slow burst rate
- Video limited to standard HD
- Small CCD sensor struggles in low light
- Older model, not current
Performance notes
Sharpness at the long end of the zoom depends on the optical stabilization, which counters hand shake, and on how much light reaches the small CCD sensor. In daylight the lens resolves fine detail, while indoors the camera raises sensitivity and noise climbs. The slow burst rate and contrast detect autofocus suit still subjects better than motion.
Specifications
| Brand | Nikon |
|---|---|
| Model | S6100 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight | 0.39 pounds |
| Focal length 35mm equivalent | 1.1 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Iso range | 80 to 3200 |
| Shutter speed range | 4 to 1/2000 seconds |
| Aperture range | f/3.7 to f/5.6 |
| Construction & materials | |
| Lens construction | 9 elements in 7 groups |
| Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Included | Battery, USB cable |
| Other details | |
| Optical zoom | 7x |
| Image stabilization | Optical, 4-way VR |
| Video resolution | 720p |
| Continuous shooting | 1.2 fps |
| Screen | 3 inch touch LCD, 460,000 dots |
| Memory card | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
| Digital zoom | 4x |
| Ports | Mini HDMI, USB |
| Sensor | 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD |
Frequently asked questions
How do I get photos off the Nikon Coolpix S6100 onto a computer?
Connect the camera with the included USB cable, or take out the SD, SDHC or SDXC card and use a card reader.
Can the Coolpix S6100 play photos on a TV?
Yes, it has a mini HDMI output. An HDMI cable is not among the listed contents, which are a battery and a USB cable.
Is a memory card included with the Coolpix S6100?
No card is listed. Plan on an SD, SDHC or SDXC card.
Does the S6100 have image stabilization?
Yes. A 4-way VR image stabilization system works with the NIKKOR ED glass lens to reduce camera shake.
Is the Nikon Coolpix S6100 a current model?
No. The listing labels it an old model.