Reasons to choose Coolpix S6000
Released in 2010, Coolpix S6000 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.2 MP effective resolution, and a 156 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix S6000
vs Nikon Coolpix S6300
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix S600028 mm²
Coolpix S6300- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix S6000 and Coolpix S6300 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix S6000MetricCoolpix S6300
14.2 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.42 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
2 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
49.9 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
156 gWeight160 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-ion EN-EL12 rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL12 Lithium-Ion battery 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 Coolpix S6000 and Coolpix S6300 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S6000 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S6300 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S6300 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S6300
Released in 2012, Coolpix S6300 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.