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Nikon S6000 vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S6000 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S6000 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S6000 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was brought out around the same time to the S2000 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the S6000 scores vs the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Sony S2000

 S6000 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Nikon S6000

 S2000 S6000 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Sony S2000

 S6000 S2000 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6000 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6000 has got physical measurements 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 S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6000 compared to the S2000.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and S2000.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S6000 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography factors
Sony S2000 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6000
Travel photography with Sony S2000
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
27
decent sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Sony S2000
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2010-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $225