Canon 1100D vs Nikon S6000

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon 1100D and Nikon S6000, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is fairly close but the 1100D (APS-C) and S6000 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1100D was brought out 15 months after the S6000 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon S6000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1100D grades vs the S6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1100D and Nikon Coolpix S6000. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1100D Gallery and Nikon S6000 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1100D has exterior measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Nikon S6000 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 1100D and the S6000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1100D and S6000 is 67 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1100D and S6000.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1100D due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S6000 will render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger 1100D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.