Nikon S6000 vs Samsung SL30

Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon S6000 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S6000 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was brought out 12 months later than the SL30 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S6000 grades against the SL30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S6000 vs the SL30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and SL30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and SL30.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S6000 to show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer S6000 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.