Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6000
95 Imaging
44 Features
25 Overall
36
![Nikon Coolpix S3500 front Nikon Coolpix S3500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500/Nikon-S3500-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S6000 front Nikon Coolpix S6000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S6000/Nikon-S6000-front.jpg)
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32
Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs
(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
(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
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/snapchat-218x150.jpg)
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").
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Approach-to-AI-Generated-Content-218x150.jpg)
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.
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/samsung-evo-microsd-cards-featur-218x150.jpg)
Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Nikon Coolpix S6000. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Nikon S6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S6000
S3500 | S6000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | February 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6000-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iphone-optical-stabilization-218x150.jpg)
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tiktok-218x150.jpg)
Street Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/photography-glossary-218x150.jpg)
Sports Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/No-Surprise-Pentax-17-Pre-Orders-218x150.jpg)
Travel Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ai-licence-218x150.jpg)
Landscape Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LP3_cut_13f_0212-218x150.jpg)
Vlogging Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxresdefault-218x150.jpg)
Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Nikon 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 |