Nikon S6000 vs Sony HX20V
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony HX20V 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX10V
- Refreshed by Sony HX30V
Photography Glossary Nikon S6000 vs Sony HX20V Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S6000 vs Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S6000 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S6000 was revealed 3 years earlier than the HX20V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the S6000 grades versus the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Sony HX20V
| S6000 | HX20V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Nikon S6000
| HX20V | S6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2012 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 29 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Sony HX20V
| S6000 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S6000 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6000 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S6000 vs the HX20V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S6000 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and HX20V.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX20V to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S6000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-02-03 | 2012-07-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 7.10 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 156g (0.34 pounds) | 254g (0.56 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 320 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $300 | $397 |