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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6000

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
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
  • Announced February 2010
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed 2 years after the S6000 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX150 IS scores versus the S6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon S6000

 SX150 IS S6000 
AnnouncedMay 2012February 2010More modern by 28 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon SX150 IS

 S6000 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S6000

 SX150 IS S6000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX150 IS 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 size. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Nikon S6000 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS against the S6000.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and S6000 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and S6000.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX150 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
42
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (306 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S6000
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (130 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than average (306g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (130 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (130 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S6000 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S6000
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon Coolpix S6000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-14 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA 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
Retail cost $249 $300