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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Announced February 2010
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR15 (16MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR15 was unveiled 24 months after the S6000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZR15 grades against the S6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Nikon S6000

 EX-ZR15 S6000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 S6000 EX-ZR15 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S6000

 EX-ZR15 S6000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR15 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6000 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR15 versus the S6000.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR15 and S6000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR15 and S6000.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR15 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern EX-ZR15 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6000 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography features
Nikon S6000 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6000 Travel photography factors
67
better than average battery life (325 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (325 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6000 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-ZR15 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR15 and Nikon S6000
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Make Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-09 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 325 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-110 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $300