Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6000
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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2014
(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
- Revealed February 2010
Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6000 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon S5300 and Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S5300 was launched 3 years later than the S6000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S5300 matches up against the S6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5300 & Nikon Coolpix S6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery & Nikon S6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Nikon S6000
S5300 | S6000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | February 2010 | More recent by 48 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon S5300
S6000 | S5300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Nikon S6000
S5300 | S6000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5300 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S6000 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S5300 and Nikon S6000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S5300 versus the S6000.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and S6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and S6000.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S5300 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger S5300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Nikon Coolpix S6000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2010-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-208mm (8.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 138g (0.30 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 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 | 180 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $180 | $300 |