Nikon S9100 vs Nikon D5600

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Nikon S9100 vs Nikon D5600

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
25.00mm - 450.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon S9100 Review.
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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Nikon S9100 advantages over Nikon D5600

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
34 mm vs 70 mm
Thinner
Faster JPEG shooting
9.5 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Nikon D5600 advantages over Nikon S9100

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~0.20 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

970 vs 270 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
7 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.11 vs 0.22 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Backside-illuminated sensor for good low-light performance; Very long zoom; Good printed performance; Very fast autofocus.
Autofocus is not always reliable; Auto white balance renders skin tones a little red; Slow digital zoom.
Read our Nikon S9100 Express Review

Compact camera body; Very good touchscreen display; Excellent image quality for its class; Good overall performance.
Not many improvements compared to its predecessor, with some downgrades; No 4K video recording.
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The Competition

Compared to Pentax RZ18

Nikon S9100

Pentax RZ18

$254
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

$210
1/2.33 inch

Manual focus
More pixels

Compare Nikon S9100 vs Pentax RZ18

Nikon D5600

Pentax RZ18

$1065
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$210
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Pentax RZ18

Compared to Panasonic ZS15

Nikon S9100

Panasonic ZS15

$254
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
More telephoto lens reach

$273
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer exposure

Compare Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS15

Nikon D5600

Panasonic ZS15

$1065
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$273
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Panasonic ZS15

Compared to Canon SX280 HS

Nikon S9100

Canon SX280 HS

$254
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Longer stills battery life

$300
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon S9100 vs Canon SX280 HS

Nikon D5600

Canon SX280 HS

$1065
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$300
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Canon SX280 HS

Compared to Pentax KP

Nikon S9100

Pentax KP

$254
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon S9100 vs Pentax KP

Nikon D5600

Pentax KP

$1065
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KP

Compared to Canon T7i

Nikon S9100

Canon T7i

$254
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon S9100 vs Canon T7i

Nikon D5600

Canon T7i

$1065
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
More cross-type AF points

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Canon T7i

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