Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX300
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Updated by Sony WX350

Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S6000 versus Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the S6000 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S6000 was brought out 4 years before the WX300 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S6000 grades vs the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Sony WX300
S6000 | WX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Nikon S6000
WX300 | S6000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 37 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Sony WX300
S6000 | WX300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Nikon S6000 versus Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S6000 versus the WX300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and WX300.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX300 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 lbs) | 166g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | EN-EL12 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $330 |