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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S6000 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon S6000

 Galaxy Camera 2 S6000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 47 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S6000 Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

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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.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
73
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography highlights
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6000
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
37
relatively wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
lighter than others in class (283g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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