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Nikon S6000 vs Sony W690

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S6000 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was launched 3 years before the W690 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the S6000 matches up vs the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Sony W690

 S6000 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Nikon S6000

 W690 S6000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Sony W690

 S6000 W690 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6000 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S6000 vs the W690.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and W690.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W690 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older S6000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography information
Sony W690 Portrait photography information
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography features
Sony W690 Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography factors
Sony W690 Landscape photography factors
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Sony W690
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $297