Nikon S6000 vs Sony S980

The following is a in depth review of the Nikon S6000 and Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was brought out 12 months after the S980 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S6000 grades vs the S980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should 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") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony S980 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6000 and Sony S980 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S6000 compared to the S980.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and S980 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and S980.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6000 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern S6000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.