Nikon Coolpix S6000

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    Highlights

    • 14.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix S6000 was announced in 2010 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 14.2 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Nikon Coolpix S6000 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon Coolpix S6xxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix S6xxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon S6900
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    		February
    2015    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S6500
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    		January
    2013    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S6400
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    		August
    2012    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Nikon S6300
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    		February
    2012    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S6200
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    		August
    2011    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon S6100
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    		February
    2011    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
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    2010    		 14.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix S6900 vs Coolpix S6500 vs Coolpix S6400 vs Coolpix S6300 vs Coolpix S6200 vs Coolpix S6100.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S6000.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Nikon Coolpix S6000 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix S6000 features a 14.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4224 x 2376, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S6000.

    Nikon S6100
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon S6200
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon S6300
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon S6500
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.1 MP

    Nikon S6400
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon S6900
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Panasonic ZR3
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    1/2.33-inch

    14.1 MP

    Canon R8
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Panasonic ZS7
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.1 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon Coolpix S6000 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix S6000 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 32 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix S6000's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix S6000 has a built-in flash.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix S6000 has dimensions of 97 x 55 x 25 mm (3.82 x 2.17 x 0.98"). It weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    97 mm (3.82")

    55 mm (2.17")

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    55 mm (2.17")

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    25 mm (0.98")

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    Nikon Coolpix S6000 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix S6000 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix S6000 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    48

    Nikon Coolpix S6000 gets a score of 48 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    57

    Nikon Coolpix S6000 gets a score of 57 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    64

    Nikon Coolpix S6000 gets a score of 64 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    63

    Nikon Coolpix S6000 gets a score of 63 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Nikon Coolpix S6000 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Nikon Coolpix S6000 gets a score of 88 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

    Nikon Coolpix S6000 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S6000 and give score of 52 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    46

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6000 a score of 46 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6000 a score of 59 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6000 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6000 a score of 59 for Focusing parameters.

    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    50

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6000 a score of 50 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6000 a score of 55 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    49

    We give Nikon Coolpix S6000 a score of 49 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


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