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Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX300

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched February 2010
Sony WX300
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Sony WX300

 S6000 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Nikon S6000

 WX300 S6000 
IntroducedFebruary 2013February 2010Newer by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Sony WX300

 S6000 WX300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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

Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
good MP (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography features
Sony WX300 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography details
Sony WX300 Travel photography details
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
44
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (166 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Sony WX300
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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