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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9900 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon S9700
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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon S9900

 S6000 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Nikon S6000

 S9900 S6000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2010More modern by 61 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S9900

 S6000 S9900 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

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

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9900 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
77
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography highlights
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6000
Vlogging with Nikon S9900
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
73
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Nikon S9900
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-03 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) 289 gr (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life - 300 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $300