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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Nikon S6000
(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
  • Revealed February 2010
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L610 was introduced 2 years later than the S6000 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L610 matches up against the S6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon S6000

 L610 S6000 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2010More recent by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon L610

 S6000 L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Nikon S6000

 L610 S6000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L610 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Nikon S6000 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the L610 versus the S6000.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and S6000 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and S6000.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L610 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher L610 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography features
Nikon S6000 Portrait photography features
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (240g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography info
Nikon S6000 Sports photography info
45
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (120 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6000 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than others (240 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (120 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (120 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L610
Vlogging with Nikon S6000
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (240 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Nikon S6000
 Nikon Coolpix L610Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-09 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 grams (0.53 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 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 120 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $150 $300