Nikon COOLPIX S6100 16 MP Digital Camera with 7x NIKKOR Wide-Angle Optical Zoom Lens and 3-Inch Touch-Panel LCD (Silver) (OLD MODEL)

16.0-megapixel CCD sensor for stunning images

Aspect Ratio3:2Sensor TypeCCDPhoto Sensor Resolution16 mpPhoto Sensor Size1/2.3-inchForm FactorCompactScreen Size3 inches

About this item

  • 16.0-megapixel CCD sensor for stunning images
  • 7x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens
  • 4-way VR Image Stabilization System
  • Touch Control 3-inch High Resolution (460,000-dot) Clear Color Display
Category: CamerasPoint & Shoot Digital CamerasRanked #99 of 730 in Cameras
8.2Our score
Our verdict

16.0-megapixel CCD sensor for stunning images

Ranked #99 in Cameras · 4 things we like

Quick answer The Nikon COOLPIX S6100 16 MP Digital Camera scores 8.2/10 with us. Amazon owners rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 339 reviews, in line with the 4.1 average of the 152 point & shoot digital cameras we track. It was listed at $168.00 on Amazon when we last checked in September 2026. Key facts: aspect ratio 3:2, sensor type CCD, photo sensor resolution 16 mp.

16.0-megapixel CCD sensor for stunning images 7x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens 4-way VR Image Stabilization System Touch Control 3-inch High Resolution (460,000-dot) Clear Color Display HD (720p) Movie Recording with Stereo Sound and HDMI Output

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Product information

24 specifications
Compatible MountingsNikon 1
Aspect Ratio3:2
Sensor TypeCCD
File FormatJPEG, RAW
Image stabilizationOptical
Maximum Aperture5.6 f_stop
Expanded ISO Minimum80
Photo Sensor Resolution16 mp
Photo Sensor Size1/2.3-inch
Maximum Shutter Speed1/2000 seconds
Minimum Shutter Speed4 seconds
Exposure ControlShutter Priority
Form FactorCompact
Effective Still Resolution16
Special FeatureTravel
ColorSilver
Screen Size3 inches
Shooting ModesMovie
Item Weight6.24 ounces
Video Resolution720p
ViewfinderOptical
Flash ModesAutomatic
Camera FlashBuilt-In
Skill LevelProfessional

Pros & cons

What we like
  • 16.0-megapixel CCD sensor for stunning images
  • 7x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens
  • 4-way VR Image Stabilization System
  • Touch Control 3-inch High Resolution (460,000-dot) Clear Color Display
What could be better

    Nikon COOLPIX S6100 16 MP Digital Camera: questions & answers

    Is the Nikon COOLPIX S6100 16 MP Digital Camera worth buying?

    Yes, for most buyers it is a safe choice. We score the Nikon COOLPIX S6100 16 MP Digital Camera 8.2 out of 10. Amazon owners rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 339 reviews, in line with the 4.1 average of the 152 point & shoot digital cameras we track.

    How much does the Nikon COOLPIX S6100 16 MP Digital Camera cost?

    It was listed at $168.00 on Amazon when we last checked in September 2026. That is more than the $59.99 median for point & shoot digital cameras in our catalog. Amazon prices change daily, so use the price button on this page to see the current figure.

    What are the key specs of the Nikon COOLPIX S6100 16 MP Digital Camera?

    Aspect Ratio: 3:2; Sensor Type: CCD; Photo Sensor Resolution: 16 mp; Photo Sensor Size: 1/2.3-inch; Form Factor: Compact; Screen Size: 3 inches. All 24 specifications are in the product information table on this page.

    What are good alternatives to the Nikon COOLPIX S6100 16 MP Digital Camera?

    Similar, well-rated point & shoot digital cameras in our catalog: Nikon COOLPIX P520 18.1 MP CMOS Digital Camera (8.4/10, 4.2 stars from 289 owners); Panasonic LUMIX FZ80D Point and Shoot Digital (8.6/10, 4.3 stars from 249 owners); Nikon Coolpix L340 20.2 MP Digital Camera (8.4/10, 4.2 stars from 2,355 owners).

    Customer reviews

    All reviews on Amazon
    4.1339 global ratings
    5 star67%
    4 star11%
    3 star0%
    2 star11%
    1 star11%

    Breakdown from the 9 most helpful reviews we imported.

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    S. Welsh
    Verified purchaseApril 13, 2011
    Great small camera loaded with features!!

    This is a great little camera with alot of fun features. I had a hard time deciding between the s8100 and the s6100 because the s8100 takes faster pictures, 1080 video, a better sensor, and bigger zoom.The features listed below are the reasons I chose the s6100.Touch screen--can use your finger but it can be a little tricky to move it just right. It does come with a stylus that allows you to move through the screens quickly. Makes it very easy to get through the menus. The menu on the left has the options for flash, self-timer, macro, and exposure compensation. The menu on the bottom has the o

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    Jayme Terrigno
    Verified purchaseJuly 14, 2011
    Love it!

    I love everything about this little camera. Its lightweight, easy to use, excellent battery life and the touch screen is nice. Oh, and the picture quality is fab!!I get that some people aren't use to the touch screen... And neither was I, so it took a few uses to really be able to quickly get through camera functions... But once you play with it, its good. I was always a cannon girl and loved my little cameras, but I really wanted something new. I was concerned because I love the photo quality of my cannons, but this camera takes an AWESOME photo!!! I have used it at a baseball game, a bachelo

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    Gary Wood
    Verified purchaseDecember 17, 2011
    Point and shoot enjoyment

    Our brother had this camera when he came for a visit. There were many things he liked about is so after looking at the other comparable cameras in this category we decided to buy it. It is smaller than our Panasonic bridge camera which makes it more convenient for much of our daily picture taking yet we will keep the Panasonic as there are many things it will do this one will not.Picture quality is pretty good from what I can tell. The photos inside without the flash were better than the ones using the flash in an office setting. I used it during our office party and it captured good photos ev

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    Patrick
    Verified purchaseJune 4, 2011
    Excellent Pocket Camera vs. Price Balance

    This 6100 model is an excellent and necessary upgrade from their $70-120 offerings. The touchscreen, widescreen, too many features to list, and 720p video abilities make it a valuable tool. The size and ease of use exceeds the competitions' cameras. The improvement of the battery charger system (the standard wall charger eliminates the need to remove the battery to recharge) AND the PC USB connection now charges the battery as well. After ~3 months of ownership, I haven't yet had to charge the camera off of the wall. I do wish I bought the upgrade to this camera with the 12-14x optical zoom bu

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    John C
    Verified purchaseNovember 5, 2012
    Nikon Warranty Fails to Cover Battery

    I purchased this camera last year around Black Friday for a friend. She wanted a nice camera to learn how to start taking digital photos. At first the camera was nice, the photos it took looked good and it worked well, especially for beginner. That changed when she tried to use it around October this year. She had used it a few times, for Christmas, New Years, and a few birthdays, but when she attempted to use it last month (October 2012) the camera wouldn't power on and the battery wouldn't charge. After obtaining a second battery (one from a friend's same model camera) I verified that the ba

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    stepheroni090
    Verified purchaseApril 22, 2011
    Excellent Point and Shoot Camera

    Purchased this camera while looking for a small yet high quality point and shoot style camera. This camera has great features in a small enough package to bring on the go. The optical zoom works wonderfully. Touch-Panel LCD is a nice feature.Only complaint I have with the camera is the image review after taking a picture lasts a seemingly long time. If you are trying to take multiple pictures quickly it can be annoying as the previous image takes up the screen so you can't preview your next picture. Also, the touch-panel LCD isn't as responsive as you'd like it to be, but if you use the includ

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    thegeek
    Verified purchaseJuly 15, 2011
    Good camera ... But lots of technical problem !!

    I purchased it and using it for 1 month !It takes good pics and overall good point & shoot compact digital camera.Image quality is good. overall good model, but touch screen menu is not so good thing, for camera traditional button menu are far better than touch screen in my opinion.And we cannt compare this touch screen with iphone, ipad or any other android base phone for that matter. This touch screen is lot much sloggy than iphone !!touch screen is most irritating thing to change image options.Also, whenever we have to choose scene modes it does not give any idea on scene mode selection mod

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    Charlie in Austin
    Verified purchaseSeptember 19, 2011
    Great pocket camera - far beyond it's size

    For years I used a pro-grade Nikon film camera, so my standards are high. For international travel and family events, the Nikon S series pocket cameras achieve results as good as the old pro camera. (I haven't tried giant poster prints, but that isn't my goal). My friends with heavy cameras can't believe I get travel pictures with the Nikon S series that compare with their "bulky" digital cameras. When our old S610 started acting funny, we bought the new S6100 as the primary replacement, and will carry the old 610 as our "backup" second camera. The anti-vibration features allow shots that woul

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