Nikon S6000 vs Pentax P80
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Nikon S6000 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced August 2009
Photography Glossary Nikon S6000 vs Pentax P80 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S6000 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S6000 scores against the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Pentax P80
| S6000 | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2010 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Nikon S6000
| P80 | S6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Pentax P80
| S6000 | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S6000 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S6000 against the P80.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and P80 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S6000 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and P80.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S6000 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer S6000 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Nikon S6000 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Pentax Optio P80 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-02-03 | 2009-08-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/2.6-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 156 grams (0.34 lb) | 125 grams (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | EN-EL12 | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $300 | $200 |