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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was released 12 months after the S6000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A2200 grades vs the S6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon S6000

 A2200 S6000 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon A2200

 S6000 A2200 

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon S6000

 A2200 S6000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2200 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S6000 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A2200 compared to the S6000.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and S6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2200 and S6000.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent A2200 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2200
Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography info
Nikon S6000 Sports photography info
37
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery power (280 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6000 Travel photography factors
70
good battery power (280 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2200
Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
36
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
good battery power (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2200
Vlogging with Nikon S6000
30
rather wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Nikon S6000
 Canon PowerShot A2200Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $139 $300