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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9700 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
  • Announced February 2010
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon S9500
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9900
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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S9700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Nikon. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was announced 5 years prior to the S9700 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the S6000 scores versus the S9700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon S9700

 S6000 S9700 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Nikon S6000

 S9700 S6000 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S9700

 S6000 S9700 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S9700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S6000 compared to the S9700.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and S9700 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and S9700.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S9700 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S6000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6000
Street photography with Nikon S9700
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography features
Nikon S9700 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography information
Nikon S9700 Travel photography information
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
45
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9700 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Nikon S9700
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-03 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 232g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 300 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $350