Nikon L110 vs Nikon S6000
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Nikon L110 vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
- Launched February 2010
- Older Model is Nikon L100
- Later Model is Nikon L120
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S6000 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon L110 and Nikon S6000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The L110 was manufactured within a month of the S6000 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the L110 matches up vs the S6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S6000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L110 & Nikon Coolpix S6000. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L110 Gallery & Nikon S6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Nikon S6000
L110 | S6000 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon L110
S6000 | L110 |
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Common features in the Nikon L110 and Nikon S6000
L110 | S6000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon L110 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 comes with outer dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Nikon S6000 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Nikon L110 and Nikon S6000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the L110 against the S6000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and S6000 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and S6000.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6000 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively.

Nikon L110 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L110 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L110 | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L110 | Nikon Coolpix S6000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2010-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 13.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 406 grams (0.90 lbs) | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | 4 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $280 | $300 |