Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S5 and Nikon Coolpix S6

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S5 and Nikon Coolpix S6 [S]ave

Attribute	Nikon Coolpix S6 ×	Nikon Coolpix S5 ×
General
Model	Nikon Coolpix S6	Nikon Coolpix S5
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Manufacturer url	https://www.nikonusa.com/	https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model number	S6	S5
Camera format	Compact	Compact
Release year (year)	2006	2006
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	101	93
Width (mm)	21	20
Height (mm)	60	59
Weight (g)	140	135
Waterproof	-	-
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CCD	CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)	6	6
Sensor format	1/2.5 inch	1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	24.71	24.71
Sensor width (mm)	5.76	5.76
Sensor height (mm)	4.29	4.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	2.05	2.05
Self-cleaning	-	-
Sensor shift image stabilization	-	-
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Image Capture
Image resolution	1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3) 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3) 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)	1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3) 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3) 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Continuous-mode (fps)	1.2	2
Video Capture
Can take movies	-	-
Movie resolution	160x120 640x480	160x120 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format	QuickTime	QuickTime
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	+
Lens and Optics
Lens	Zoom Nikkor ED	Zoom Nikkor ED
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	35.00 - 105.00	35.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	4.00	4.00
Zoom ratio (x)	3	3
Aperture range (f)	0.19 - 0.33	0.19 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	30	30
Optical image stabilization	-	-
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	4	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Contrast Detect	Includes Face Priority AF
Auto focus assist light	+	-
Manual focus	-	+
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	LCD	LCD
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	3	2.5
Rear display resolution (dots)	230,000	230,000
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Exposure
Iso settings	Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400	Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode	-	-
White balance settings	auto cloudy daylight flash fluorescent incandescent preset	auto cloudy daylight flash fluorescent incandescent preset
Shutter speed range (s)	1/500 - 2	1/500 - 2
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	256-segment matrix	256-segment matrix
Program auto exposure	-	-
Aperture priority	-	-
Shutter priority	-	-
Full manual exposure	-	-
Creative exposure modes	Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum	Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum
Self timer (s)	3 10	3 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)	+	-
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	anytime flash and slow sync auto auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix) flash cancel	anytime flash and slow sync auto auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix) flash cancel
Flash range description	Wide: 1 ft.–8 ft. 6 in./ 0.3-2.6m; Tele: 1 ft.–4 ft. 7 in./0.3-1.4m	Wide: 1 ft.ï¿½8 ft. 6 in./ 0.3-2.6m; Tele: 1 ft.ï¿½4 ft. 7 in./0.3-1.4m
Usable memory types	s	s
Dual card slots	-	-
Included memory (MB)	23	23
Included memory type	Internal	Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	+	-
NFC	-	-
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	-	-
Microphone jack	-	-
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 1.1 wifi	usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant	+	+
Dpof compliant	-	-
Connections (extended)	imagelink camera dock	imagelink camera dock
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)	2.04	1.67
Camera penalizes early shutter press	-	-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	1.2	2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	999	4
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)	0.48	0.47
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)	0.65	0.63
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)	0.09	0.1
Startup time (s)	2.4	2.1
Play -> record time (s)	1.2	1.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)	4	5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	200	210
Battery form factor	Proprietary	Proprietary EN-EL8
Usable battery types	lithium ion rechargeable	lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included	1 x Proprietary EN-EL8 Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary EN-EL8 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	+	+
Software
Included software	pictureproject	pictureproject
Os compatibility	macos windows	macos windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Vibration reduction available in movie mode only. Autofocus includes Face Priority AF. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting.	Vibration reduction available in movie mode only.