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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P5100 and Nikon Coolpix P6000 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P6000 ×
Nikon Coolpix P5100 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P6000Nikon Coolpix P5100
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberP6000P5100
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10798
Width (mm)4241
Height (mm)6665
Weight (g)270230
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)13.512.1
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/1.72 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3241.52
Sensor width (mm)7.67.44
Sensor height (mm)5.75.58
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.81.86
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score35-
Dxo color depth score (bit)19-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.2-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)129-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3168 x 3168(10.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4224 x 2816(11.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4224 x 3168(13.4 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • .nrw raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.80.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVIAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor ED, 9 elements in 7 groupsNikkor lens, 7 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 112.0035.00 - 123.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 24.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)43.51
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.370.19 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast-detect, Multi-area AFContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, center
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeNon-TTL optical, real-image optical zoomReal-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 800), High Sensitivity Auto (64 - 1600), Fixed Range Auto (64 - 100 / 200 / 400), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000Auto (64 - 800), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200* (*3200 at 5MP or less)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot, spot AF area256-segment matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, SPorts, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close-up, MuseumPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close up, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel
  • rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync.
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.3 to 6.0m (W), 0.3 to 3.0m (T)Range: (W) 0.3 to 8 m (1 ft. to 26 ft. 2.9 in.), (T) 0.3 to 4.0 m (1 ft. to 13 ft. 1.5 in.)
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe (iTTL)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • .nrw raw
-
Included memory (MB)4852
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • wired lan
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.442.6
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)5.38-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)8-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.80.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)63
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.580.68
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.740.75
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.3-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.881
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.07
Startup time (s)33.3
Play -> record time (s)0.70.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)76
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260240
Battery form factorProprietary1 x proprietary EN-EL5
Usable battery types
  • en-el5 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • 10.4.
  • windows vista (32bit)
  • xp; mac os x 10.3.9
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical image stabilization, Hot-shoe, built-in GPS.Optical lens shift VR image stabilization, Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting.



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