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Canon S110 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon S110 vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Superseded the Canon S100
  • Renewed by Canon S120
Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Canon S110 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon S110 versus Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is relatively close but the S110 (1/1.7") and S6000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was unveiled 2 years after the S6000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S110 scores versus the S6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Nikon S6000

 S110 S6000 
RevealedSeptember 2012February 2010Newer by 32 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon S110

 S6000 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Nikon S6000

 S110 S6000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon S110 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Nikon S6000 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S110 vs the S6000.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and S6000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and S6000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S110 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon S6000 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger S110 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S110 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon S110
Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
41
manual focus
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S110
Street photography with Nikon S6000
69
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.7")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography details
Nikon S6000 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography features
Nikon S6000 Travel photography features
64
has focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography highlights
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging information
Nikon S6000 Vlogging information
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Canon S110 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Nikon S6000
 Canon PowerShot S110Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-09-17 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $299 $300