Nikon Coolpix S620 vs Nikon Coolpix S100

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon Coolpix S100
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S620 and the Nikon Coolpix S100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix S620 was introduced in February 2009 and Nikon Coolpix S100 was introduced in August 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix S620 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S100 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 820k dot Fixed Screen
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S620
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S100
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S620 and Nikon Coolpix S100.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 820k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon S620
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S620 over Nikon Coolpix S100.

      Nikon Coolpix S620 vs Nikon Coolpix S100
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 125
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
      Single Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.7 vs f/3.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance 40 cm vs 50 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 4 sec
      Spot Metering vs
      Lighter 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz) vs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

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      Nikon S220
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon S570
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.0 MP

      Nikon S230
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon S630
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon S640
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon S810c
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S800c
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a7
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Leica X Vario
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S100

      Nikon S100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S100 over Nikon Coolpix S620.

      Nikon Coolpix S620 vs Nikon Coolpix S100
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4608 x 3456
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 112 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 4x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.8 vs f/4.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance 2 cm vs 1 cm
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 3.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 820k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps vs 6.0 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 640 x 480 vs 1920 x 1080
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Internal Storage 45 MB vs 71 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S100.

      Nikon S810c
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S220
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon S800c
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S640
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Nikon S630
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Nikon S230
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon S570
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.0 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon S110
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix S620 Nikon Coolpix S100
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz)175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
        Internal Storage45 MB71 MB
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S620 Nikon Coolpix S100
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot820k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 4801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S620 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S100 has a 3.50" screen with 820k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Nikon Coolpix S100 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Nikon Coolpix S100) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S620 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Nikon Coolpix S100 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix S620 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S100 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S620 and Nikon Coolpix S100 come with EN-EL12 battery pack with battery life of 150 shots on Nikon Coolpix S100.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix S620 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Nikon Coolpix S100 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S620, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S100. Nikon Coolpix S620 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps. Nikon Coolpix S100 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S620 body has dimensions of 53 x 90 x 23 mm (2.09 x 3.54 x 0.91") and Nikon Coolpix S100 body has dimensions of 99 x 65 x 18 mm (3.9 x 2.56 x 0.71"). Nikon Coolpix S620 weighs 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S100 weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon Coolpix S100

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S620 and Nikon Coolpix S100

      Nikon Coolpix S620 and Nikon Coolpix S100 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 820k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
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      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 820k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 820k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 820k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 820k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 820k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S620 and Nikon Coolpix S100 and give them scores of 50 and 61 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      79
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      75
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 820k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix S620

      Nikon Coolpix S100

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 150 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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