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Nikon S6000 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon S6000 vs Sony HX7V 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 HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon S6000 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was brought out 17 months prior to the HX7V making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S6000 grades vs the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Sony HX7V

 S6000 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Nikon S6000

 HX7V S6000 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Sony HX7V

 S6000 HX7V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon S6000 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 features physical 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 HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6000 versus Sony HX7V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S6000 and the HX7V.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and HX7V.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX7V to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older S6000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography info
Sony HX7V Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography advice
Sony HX7V Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography features
Sony HX7V Travel photography features
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
67
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography features
Sony HX7V Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging advice
Sony HX7V Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Sony HX7V
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 208 grams (0.46 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 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 ID 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 One One
Retail pricing $300 $499