Reasons to choose FinePix A600 Zoom
Released in 2006, FinePix A600 Zoom has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 195 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix A600 Zoom
vs Nikon Coolpix P6000
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
FinePix A600 Zoom42 mm²
Coolpix P6000- Area ratio
- 1.02:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.3%
The FinePix A600 Zoom has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix A600 ZoomMetricCoolpix P6000
6.1 MPEffective pixels13.5 MP
7.53 × 5.64Sensor7.44 × 5.58
2.64 µmPixel pitch1.75 µm
6.96 µm²Pixel area3.08 µm²
14.36 MP/cm²Pixel density32.52 MP/cm²
4.6Crop factor4.65
—Maximum video—
195 gWeight292 g
Internal storageStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryNikon EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix A600 Zoom has the larger sensor area. The FinePix A600 Zoom has the lighter body. The Coolpix P6000 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix P6000 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix P6000
Released in 2008, Coolpix P6000 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 13.5 MP effective resolution, and a 292 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.