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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S620

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

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
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S620 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Nikon. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the S620 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was revealed 13 months later than the S620 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the S6000 grades against the S620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon S620

 S6000 S620 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon S6000

 S620 S6000 

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S620

 S6000 S620 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 has external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S620 has proportions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S6000 vs the S620.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and S620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and S620.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S6000 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger S6000 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography advice
Nikon S620 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6000
Sports photography with Nikon S620
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S620 Landscape photography highlights
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging factors
Nikon S620 Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Nikon S620
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Nikon Coolpix S620
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 120 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $37