Nikon S6000 vs Sony HX10V

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S6000 vs Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S6000 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was released 3 years prior to the HX10V which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S6000 matches up versus the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6000 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S6000 against the HX10V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and HX10V.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S6000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.