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Nikon S6000 vs Sony W730

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W730 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
  • Released February 2010
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony W730 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S6000 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was brought out 3 years prior to the W730 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S6000 scores against the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Sony W730

 S6000 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Nikon S6000

 W730 S6000 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months
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Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Sony W730

 S6000 W730 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S6000 vs the W730.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and W730.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W730 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S6000 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography advice
Sony W730 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others in class (122g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography info
Sony W730 Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6000
Travel photography with Sony W730
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography features
Sony W730 Landscape photography features
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Sony W730
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $138