Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6000

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.