Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6000
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Revealed May 2011
- Renewed by Nikon P310
(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
- Revealed February 2010

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6000 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon P300 versus Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The P300 was revealed 17 months after the S6000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P300 grades versus the S6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Nikon Coolpix S6000. The full galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery & Nikon S6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Nikon S6000
P300 | S6000 | |||
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Revealed | May 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 17 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon P300
S6000 | P300 |
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Common features in the Nikon P300 and Nikon S6000
P300 | S6000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 features outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 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).
Check the Nikon P300 versus Nikon S6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the P300 vs the S6000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and S6000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and S6000.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S6000 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent P300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P300 | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P300 | Nikon Coolpix S6000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-05-31 | 2010-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
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 | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 189g (0.42 lbs) | 156g (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 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 life | 240 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $500 | $300 |