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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6000

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
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
  • Introduced February 2010
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX200 IS was released 8 months before the S6000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX200 IS grades vs the S6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon S6000

 SX200 IS S6000 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon SX200 IS

 S6000 SX200 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2010May 2009Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S6000

 SX200 IS S6000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6000 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S6000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS against the S6000.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and S6000 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and S6000.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S6000 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S6000 Portrait photography information
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography features
Nikon S6000 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S6000
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S6000 Travel photography details
63
lighter than average in class (247g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography details
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S6000 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S6000
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix S6000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 model NB-5L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $329 $300