Nikon S6000 vs Sony W610

Lets look closer at the Nikon S6000 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was released 23 months before the W610 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S6000 grades versus the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6000 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6000 versus Sony W610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S6000 against the W610.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and W610.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older S6000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.