Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced January 2014
Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe S6000 was introduced 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S6000 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
S6000 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon S6000
Galaxy Camera 2 | S6000 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | February 2010 | Fresher by 47 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 4.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
S6000 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S6000 versus the Galaxy Camera 2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older S6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-02-03 | 2014-01-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 4.8" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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) | 283 gr (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 life | - | 400 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $300 | $400 |