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Nikon S6000 vs Sony H55

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Nikon S6000 vs Sony H55 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
  • Announced February 2010
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony H55 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon S6000 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was announced 4 months earlier than the H55 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S6000 grades against the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Sony H55

 S6000 H55 

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon S6000

 H55 S6000 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Sony H55

 S6000 H55 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S6000 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6000 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6000 versus the H55.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and H55.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6000
Street photography with Sony H55
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6000
Sports photography with Sony H55
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
64
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
66
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography advice
Sony H55 Landscape photography advice
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging information
Sony H55 Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
28
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Sony H55
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $235