Nikon S6000 vs Sony S950

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S6000 vs Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S6000 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was manufactured 12 months later than the S950 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S6000 grades against the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S6000 against the S950.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and S950.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S6000 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher S6000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.