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Nikon S6000 vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S6000 vs Sony S930 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
  • Launched February 2010
Sony S930
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Sony S930

 S6000 S930 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 14 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Nikon S6000

 S930 S6000 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Sony S930

 S6000 S930 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony S930 size comparison

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

Nikon S6000 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography details
Sony S930 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
Sony S930 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6000
Sports photography with Sony S930
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography advice
Sony S930 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.7)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
Landscape photography with Sony S930
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
31
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Sony S930
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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