Nikon S6000 vs Sigma SD1

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S6000 and Sigma SD1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sigma. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively similar but the S6000 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The S6000 was launched 7 months prior to the SD1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S6000 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S6000 grades against the SD1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Sigma SD1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6000 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S6000 and Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S6000 vs the SD1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and SD1 is 94 and 77 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and SD1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S6000 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma SD1 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S6000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.