Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9900

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S9900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was released 6 years prior to the S9900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the S6000 scores against the S9900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 has physical measurements 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 S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S6000 and the S9900.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and S9900 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and S9900.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S9900 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged S6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.