Nikon S6000 vs Sony H70
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![Nikon Coolpix S6000 front Nikon Coolpix S6000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S6000/Nikon-S6000-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70/Sony-H70-front.jpg)
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched January 2011
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony H70 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Nikon S6000 vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The S6000 was announced 11 months before the H70 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S6000 grades vs the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Sony H70
S6000 | H70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Nikon S6000
H70 | S6000 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 11 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Sony H70
S6000 | H70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon S6000 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 comes with outer 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) whilst the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S6000 vs Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S6000 versus the H70.
![Nikon S6000 vs Sony H70 size comparison Nikon S6000 vs Sony H70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6000-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.
![Nikon S6000 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison Nikon S6000 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6000-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S6000 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and H70.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony H70 to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged S6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Nikon S6000 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison Nikon S6000 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6000-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S6000 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S6000 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S6000 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6000-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-03 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 lb) | 194g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $300 | $199 |