Nikon Coolpix
S2600
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
S3100

Nikon Coolpix S3100

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Nikon Coolpix S2600

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Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S3100

Size
 Really small
Ultra compact 93x57x18 mm
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Thickness
 Thin
0.7"
Weight
 Light-weight
118 g
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S2600

Size
 Really small
Super compact 93x58x19 mm
Thickness
 Thin
0.8"
Weight
 Light-weight
121 g
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon S2600
Snapsort is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon S2600 vs the Nikon S3100.
Nikon Coolpix S2600 Learn more about
the Nikon S2600

Advantages of the Nikon S3100
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Movie format Shoots movies 720p @ 30fps vs None
Help
 Shoots HD (720p) video as well as still pictures
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Sensor shift vs Digital
Help
 Less risk of blur
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
Help
 The S3100's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Size Slightly smaller 93x57x18 mm vs 93x58x19 mm
Help
 Around 10% smaller
Thickness Slightly thinner 0.7" vs 0.8"
Help
 Around 10% thinner
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix S2600 Nikon Coolpix S2600
48 vs 49
Explain scores
Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S3100
Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a compact with a ultra compact.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Size Fairly small Help
S2600:93x58x19 mm
S3100:93x57x18 mm
Weight Light weight Help
S2600:121 g
S3100:118 g
Thickness Thin Help
S2600:0.8"
S3100:0.7"
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
S2600:$135.65
S3100:$140.13
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
4 seconds
Macro focus Poor macro capabilities Help
10 cm
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Screen size Very small screens Help
2.7"
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
Movie format One shoots movies Help
S2600:None
S3100:720p @ 30fps
Zoom Poor zoom Help
5x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot A2300 IS

Canon PowerShot A2300 IS

Compact

$90
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Macro focus Much closer macro focusing
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the PowerShot A2300 IS vs the Coolpix S2600
Compare the PowerShot A2300 IS vs the Coolpix S3100
Nikon Coolpix S3300

Nikon Coolpix S3300

Compact

$68
Macro focus Significantly closer macro focusing
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Coolpix S3300 vs the Coolpix S2600
Compare the Coolpix S3300 vs the Coolpix S3100
Sony Cybershot DSC-W610

Sony Cybershot DSC-W610

Ultra compact

$97
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Macro focus Significantly closer macro focusing
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Cybershot DSC-W610 vs the Coolpix S2600
Compare the Cybershot DSC-W610 vs the Coolpix S3100
Canon PowerShot A2200

Canon PowerShot A2200

Compact
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Macro focus Much closer macro focusing
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot A2200 vs the Coolpix S2600
Compare the PowerShot A2200 vs the Coolpix S3100
Sony Cybershot DSC-W620

Sony Cybershot DSC-W620

Compact

$88
Macro focus Significantly closer macro focusing
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Cybershot DSC-W620 vs the Coolpix S2600
Compare the Cybershot DSC-W620 vs the Coolpix S3100
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100

Fujifilm FinePix JZ100

Travel zoom

$115
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is slightly larger
Compare the FinePix JZ100 vs the Coolpix S2600
Compare the FinePix JZ100 vs the Coolpix S3100

Nikon Coolpix S2600 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot A810

Canon PowerShot A810

Compact

$72 - $95
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Movie format Shoots movies
Size Significantly larger
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the PowerShot A810 vs the Coolpix S2600
Nikon Coolpix L26

Nikon Coolpix L26

Compact

$97
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Movie format Shoots movies
Size Significantly larger
Thickness Significantly thicker
Compare the Coolpix L26 vs the Coolpix S2600
Nikon Coolpix S2700

Nikon Coolpix S2700

Compact

$127
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Movie format Shoots movies
Aperture Narrower aperture
Size Slightly larger
Compare the Coolpix S2700 vs the Coolpix S2600
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

Compact

$156
Aperture Wider aperture
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the PowerShot A2400 IS vs the Coolpix S2600

Nikon Coolpix S3100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix S3400

Fujifilm FinePix S3400

Super zoom
Zoom Much more zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle
Size Much larger
Thickness Much thicker
Compare the FinePix S3400 vs the Coolpix S3100
Nikon Coolpix S3000

Nikon Coolpix S3000

Compact

$255
Shutter lag Less shutter lag
Macro focus Better macro capability
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the Coolpix S3000 vs the Coolpix S3100
Placeholder

Fujifilm Finepix JX550

Compact
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Size Larger
Compare the Finepix JX550 vs the Coolpix S3100

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