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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(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
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
  • Revealed February 2010
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Nikon S6000

 S5300 S6000 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 48 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon S5300

 S6000 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Nikon S6000

 S5300 S6000 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and S6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5300
Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
41
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (138g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography information
Nikon S6000 Sports photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5300
Travel photography with Nikon S6000
66
lighter than others in class (138g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5300
Vlogging with Nikon S6000
35
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (138g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Nikon S6000
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Nikon Coolpix S6000
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