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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Nikon S8000
(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
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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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The S6000 was launched 4 months earlier than the S8000 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon S8000

 S6000 S8000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon S6000

 S8000 S6000 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S8000

 S6000 S8000 
ReleasedFebruary 2010June 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and S8000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography info
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography details
Nikon S8000 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography details
Nikon S8000 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6000
Travel photography with Nikon S8000
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6000
Vlogging with Nikon S8000
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Nikon S8000
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Nikon Coolpix S8000
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