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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2010
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S3500 versus Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and S6000 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was brought out 3 years after the S6000 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S3500 scores versus the S6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S6000

 S3500 S6000 
IntroducedFebruary 2013February 2010More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon S3500

 S6000 S3500 

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S6000

 S3500 S6000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3500 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S6000 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3500 versus Nikon S6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S3500 compared to the S6000.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and S6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and S6000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger S3500 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6000 Portrait photography details
33
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3500
Travel photography with Nikon S6000
69
lighter than others in class (129g)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3500
Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
41
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging information
Nikon S6000 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Nikon S6000
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3500 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-02-21 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-182mm (7.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 129g (0.28 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $85 $300