Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S6000
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Older Model is Canon SX700 HS
- Successor is Canon SX720 HS
(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
- Announced February 2010

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S6000 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and S6000 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX710 HS was introduced 4 years later than the S6000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX710 HS grades versus the S6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S6000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Nikon Coolpix S6000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Nikon S6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon S6000
SX710 HS | S6000 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 60 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon SX710 HS
S6000 | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S6000
SX710 HS | S6000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS offers outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Nikon S6000 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S6000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX710 HS and the S6000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and S6000 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and S6000.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to provide you with greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S6000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Nikon Coolpix S6000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2010-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 lb) | 156g (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $349 | $300 |