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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ35W 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
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon S6000 and Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was brought out 4 months before the HZ35W so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S6000 grades vs the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Samsung HZ35W

 S6000 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Nikon S6000

 HZ35W S6000 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Samsung HZ35W

 S6000 HZ35W 
RevealedFebruary 2010June 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6000 provides 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) while the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6000 compared to the HZ35W.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and HZ35W.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6000 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6000
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography factors
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6000
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Samsung HZ35W
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Samsung HZ35W
Also Known as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-03 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 model EN-EL12 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $300