Reasons to choose Coolpix AW110
Released in 2013, Coolpix AW110 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 193 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix AW110
vs Nikon Coolpix S6100
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix AW11028 mm²
Coolpix S6100- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix AW110 and Coolpix S6100 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix AW110MetricCoolpix S6100
16 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
193 gWeight175 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL12 Lithium-Ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix AW110 and Coolpix S6100 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S6100 has the lighter body. The Coolpix AW110 and Coolpix S6100 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix AW110 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S6100
Released in 2011, Coolpix S6100 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 175 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.