Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX350
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Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony WX300
- Replacement is Sony WX500

Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX350 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S6000 and Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S6000 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S6000 was brought out 5 years before the WX350 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S6000 scores vs the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Sony WX350
S6000 | WX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon S6000
WX350 | S6000 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 49 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Sony WX350
S6000 | WX350 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6000 enjoys outside 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 WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S6000 and Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S6000 and the WX350.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and WX350.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX350 to show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 pounds) | 164g (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 470 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $300 | $270 |