Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8000
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93 Imaging
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31 Overall
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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Released June 2010
Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8000 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S6000 scores versus the S8000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon S8000
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon S6000
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S8000
S6000 | S8000 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | June 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S8000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S6000 versus the S8000.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and S8000 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and S8000.
As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you need to take the age of the products into consideration.
Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-02-03 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) | 183 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | EN-EL12 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $300 | $300 |