Reasons to choose Coolpix S1000pj
Released in 2009, Coolpix S1000pj has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 155 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
vs Nikon Coolpix S6100
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix S1000pj28 mm²
Coolpix S6100- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix S1000pj 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 S1000pjMetricCoolpix S6100
12.1 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.53 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
2.35 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
42.52 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
155 gWeight175 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion EN-EL12 rechargeable battery 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 S1000pj and Coolpix S6100 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S1000pj has the lighter body. The Coolpix S6100 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S6100 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.