Nikon S6000 vs Sony S930
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2009

Nikon S6000 vs Sony S930 Overview
Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon S6000 and Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S6000 (14MP) and S930 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S6000 was revealed 14 months after the S930 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the S6000 grades vs the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony S930 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Sony S930
S6000 | S930 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Nikon S6000
S930 | S6000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Sony S930
S6000 | S930 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon S6000 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S6000 and Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S6000 and the S930.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and S930.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6000 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger S6000 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Nikon S6000 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.4 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
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) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 ID | EN-EL12 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $219 |