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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Launched February 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Alternative Name is Wi-Fi
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S6000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the S6000 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S6000 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon S6000

 Galaxy Camera S6000 
ReleasedFebruary 2013February 2010Newer by 37 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S6000 Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6000 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and Galaxy Camera is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged S6000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others in class (300g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
37
quite wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-03 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
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) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 300 gr (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $450