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Nikon COOLPIX S6100 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£190Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:175 gBattery life (CIPA):210 shots

Nikon COOLPIX S6100 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

4.7

Overall score

Score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

90%

4.3

Technical score

10%

8.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 68% of cameras
4.3

Technical score

Technical score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

28%

4.3

Sensor & Image

25%

4.0

Photo Features

18%

3.8

Video & Audio

14%

6.9

Display & Design

8%

3.5

Battery & Power

7%

2.7

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 77% of cameras
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

8.8

Number of reviews

Based on 539 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 81% of cameras
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Technical Specifications of camera Nikon COOLPIX S6100

Technical score
Technical score
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

28%

4.3

Sensor & Image

25%

4.0

Photo Features

18%

3.8

Video & Audio

14%

6.9

Display & Design

8%

3.5

Battery & Power

7%

2.7

Connectivity & Storage

4.3
User score
User score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

8.8

Number of reviews

Based on 539 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
8.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Popularity:
Nikon COOLPIX S6100 has a popularity score of 8.8, which is higher than 82.8% of cameras.
8.8
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

60%

4.7

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

6.2
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 16 MP, which is lower than that of 61.9% of cameras and equal to that of 10.1% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.34 µm, which are smaller than those in 74.1% of cameras and the same size as those in 14% of cameras.
Base ISO
80
Base ISO
80
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 80 which is lower than that of 80.3% of cameras and equal to that of 15.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 3,200
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3,200, which is lower than that of 62.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.7% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
99
N. of focus points
99
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 99 focus points, more than the number offered by 74.6% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 5% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1,280 px
Max video resolution
1,280 px
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
This camera supports 1,280 px video recording which is lower quality than that of 71.4% of cameras and equal to that of 18.5% of cameras.
Video bitrate
9 Mbps
Video bitrate
9 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 9 Mbps which is lower than that of 92.7% of cameras and equal to that of 4.9% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
Motion JPEG
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Type
compact
Weight
175 g
Weight
175 g
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 175 g which is lighter than 84.8% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.2% of cameras.
Width
97.9 mm
Width
97.9 mm
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 97.9 mm which is narrower than 87.2% of cameras.
Height
58 mm
Height
58 mm
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 58 mm which is shorter than 87.1% of cameras and equal to that of 1.9% of cameras.
Thickness
26.6 mm
Thickness
26.6 mm
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 26.6 mm which is thinner than 84.2% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
210 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
210 shots
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 210 shots, which is shorter than that of 86.9% of cameras and equal to that of 3.4% of cameras.
Battery capacity
1,050 mAh
Battery capacity
1,050 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 1,050 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 56.1% of cameras and equal to those in 3.6% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Nikon COOLPIX S6100 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • 76 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    99
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (99 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    99 vs 23
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 220 g lighter
    Weight
    175 g
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (175 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    175 g vs 395 g
  • Supports touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.9% of cameras support touch autofocus.
  • 22 mm narrower
    Width
    97.9 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (97.9 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    97.9 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 15.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    58 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (58 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    58 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 19.4 mm thinner
    Thickness
    26.6 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (26.6 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    26.6 mm vs 46 mm
  • 6.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
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    Nikon COOLPIX S6100
    the average camera
    Nikon COOLPIX S6100 has a higher user score than the average camera (8.49 vs 8.000).
    8.49 vs 8
  • 6.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Nikon COOLPIX S6100
    the average camera
    Nikon COOLPIX S6100 has a higher user score than the average camera (8.49 vs 8.000).
    8.49 vs 8
  • 4.58x more popular
    Nikon COOLPIX S6100 is more popular than the average camera (8.85 vs 1.9).
    8.85 vs 1.93
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 220 g lighter
    Weight
    175 g
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (175 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    175 g vs 395 g
  • 22 mm narrower
    Width
    97.9 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (97.9 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    97.9 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 15.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    58 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (58 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    58 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 19.4 mm thinner
    Thickness
    26.6 mm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (26.6 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    26.6 mm vs 46 mm
  • 76 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    99
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (99 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    99 vs 23
  • Supports touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.9% of cameras support touch autofocus.
  • 0.02 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.02 GB
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.02 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 4.5 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.2 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.2 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.2 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 120 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    210 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (210 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    210 shots vs 330 shots
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    16 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 2 older
    Release date
    2011
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is older than the average camera (2011 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    February 2011
    2,011 vs 2,013
  • 4.5 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    1.2 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (1.2 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    1.2 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
    No true manual exposure mode.
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • 21 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    9 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (9 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    9 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 120 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    210 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (210 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    210 shots vs 330 shots
  • 70 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,050 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (1050 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    1,050 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • Older HDMI version
    HDMI version
    1.3
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This camera uses HDMI 1.3, while the average camera uses HDMI 1.4.
    1.3 vs 1.4

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02/09/2011
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Third-party reviews

Based on 539 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Nikon COOLPIX S6100

  • Compact lightweight design is easy to carry every day
  • Image quality is good in bright light for a simple compact camera
  • 7x optical zoom gives more reach than many slim point-and-shoot models
  • 3-inch touchscreen is intuitive and easy to use
  • Macro and close-up shots can look very good
  • Image stabilization helps improve sharpness in less stable shooting situations

What we don't like about Nikon COOLPIX S6100

  • Battery life is fairly short, especially at full 16MP resolution
  • Image quality suffers in low light with more noise and softer detail
  • The camera cannot be used while charging
  • Wireless connectivity such as Wi-Fi is missing
  • Image review after shooting can feel a bit slow
  • Video recording is limited to 720p at 30 fps

Verdict

The Nikon Coolpix S6100 is a compact 16.0-megapixel digital camera featuring a 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor and a 7x wide-angle NIKKOR optical zoom lens (28-196mm equivalent) with a maximum aperture of f/3.7-5.6. Its main characteristics include a 3.0-inch 460k-dot touchscreen LCD, 720p HD video recording with stereo sound, and an ISO range of 80–3200. Key pros are its highly portable, lightweight design (175g), effective lens-shift Vibration Reduction (VR) for reducing camera shake, and a dedicated movie-record button for quick video capture. However, common cons include a relatively short battery life of approximately 210 shots per charge, lack of RAW file support, and no manual exposure modes for advanced creative control.

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