Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6300

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was launched 24 months prior to the S6300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the S6000 matches up against the S6300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Nikon Coolpix S6300. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Nikon S6300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 enjoys physical 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) and the Nikon S6300 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S6000 compared to the S6300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and S6300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and S6300.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S6300 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S6000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.