Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6000

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon A1300 versus Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was announced 2 years later than the S6000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A1300 matches up versus the S6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Nikon Coolpix S6000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery and Nikon S6000 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1300 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon S6000 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1300 versus Nikon S6000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A1300 compared to the S6000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and S6000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and S6000.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A1300 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger A1300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.