Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9300

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S9300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was introduced 3 years earlier than the S9300 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S6000 grades vs the S9300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6000 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S9300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S6000 and the S9300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and S9300 is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and S9300.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S9300 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older S6000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.