Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S6000

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX230 HS versus Nikon S6000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed 18 months after the S6000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the S6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Nikon Coolpix S6000. The full galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Nikon S6000 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Nikon S6000 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS versus the S6000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and S6000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and S6000.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6000 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.