Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6000
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![Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS.jpg)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs
(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
(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").
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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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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Nikon S6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon S6000
SX200 IS | S6000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon SX200 IS
S6000 | SX200 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 8 months |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S6000
SX200 IS | S6000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6000-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX200-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | |
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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 |