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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon W300

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon W300 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
  • Released February 2010
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2017
Photography Glossary

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon W300 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon S6000 vs Nikon W300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the W300 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was introduced 8 years before the W300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S6000 matches up vs the W300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon W300

 S6000 W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Nikon S6000

 W300 S6000 
RevealedMay 2017February 2010Fresher by 89 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Nikon W300

 S6000 W300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 has got exterior dimensions 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 W300 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6000 vs Nikon W300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S6000 versus the W300.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and W300 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and W300.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon W300 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older S6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography features
Nikon W300 Portrait photography features
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography factors
Nikon W300 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography info
Nikon W300 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography advice
Nikon W300 Travel photography advice
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
Landscape photography with Nikon W300
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
48
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Nikon W300
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Nikon Coolpix W300
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-03 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video 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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 231g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 life - 280 photographs
Type of battery - Built-in
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $387