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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S6000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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
  • Launched February 2010
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S1000pj versus Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was manufactured 6 months earlier than the S6000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1000pj scores versus the S6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Nikon S6000

 S1000pj S6000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon S1000pj

 S6000 S1000pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S6000

 S1000pj S6000 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S1000pj offers external measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S6000 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S1000pj against the S6000.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and S6000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and S6000.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6000 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography advice
Nikon S6000 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
Sports photography with Nikon S6000
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography info
Nikon S6000 Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography details
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography details
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6000 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S6000
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjNikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Nikon Coolpix S6000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD 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 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 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - 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
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $289 $300