Nikon S6000 vs Sony H50

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S6000 versus Sony H50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S6000 (14MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was brought out 13 months after the H50 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S6000 grades versus the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6000 and the H50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and H50 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and H50.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S6000 to offer you more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent S6000 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.