Nikon S6000 vs Sony WX80

Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon S6000 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WX80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S6000 matches up vs the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 has got 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 WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S6000 and the WX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and WX80.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX80 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older S6000 will be behind in sensor tech.