As well as being compared against other pro digicams, the Nikon Coolpix P6000 is also often compared to mirrorless, entry-level DSLRs, super zooms, travel zooms, compacts and digicams. The Nikon Coolpix P6000's top rivals come from Nikon (such as the Coolpix P7100 and the Coolpix P7000) and Canon (such as the PowerShot G11 and the PowerShot S95)

compared toPro digicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon P6000 compared to other pro digicam competitors include: it takes much higher resolution photos (13.4 MP vs 10 MP), has a built-in GPS, has higher quality type of viewfinder (tunnel vs none) and supports an external flash.

However, on average it has slightly lower image quality (35.0 vs 47.0), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots) and has slightly less color depth (19 bits vs 20.4 bits).

Nikon Coolpix P7100

Nikon Coolpix P7100
3 years newer
$450

Significant advantages of the P7100 (vs the P6000)

  • Has an external mic jack
  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the P7100 (vs the P6000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 10 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • No built-in GPS

common strengths of the P7100 and P6000

  • Supports RAW
  • Both have tunnel viewfinders: Tunnel vs Tunnel
  • Support external flash
arrow Compare the P7100 vs the P6000

Nikon Coolpix P7000

Nikon Coolpix P7000
2 years newer
$249

Significant advantages of the P7000 (vs the P6000)

  • Has an external mic jack
  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Supports 24p

Significant disadvantages of the P7000 (vs the P6000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 10 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • No built-in GPS

common strengths of the P7000 and P6000

  • Supports RAW
  • Both have tunnel viewfinders: Tunnel vs Tunnel
  • Support external flash
arrow Compare the P7000 vs the P6000

Canon PowerShot G11

Canon PowerShot G11
1 year newer
$672

Significant advantages of the G11 (vs the P6000)

  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Significantly better image quality: 47.0 vs 35.0
  • Better color depth: 20.4 bits vs 19 bits

Significant disadvantages of the G11 (vs the P6000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 10 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • No built-in GPS
  • No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the G11 and P6000

  • Supports RAW
  • Both have tunnel viewfinders: Tunnel vs Tunnel
  • Support external flash
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot G11 vs the Nikon Coolpix P6000

Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95
2 years newer
$364 - $389

Significant advantages of the S95 (vs the P6000)

  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.7
  • Significantly better image quality: 47.0 vs 35.0
  • Supports 24p

Significant disadvantages of the S95 (vs the P6000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 10 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • No built-in GPS
  • No external flash support

common strengths of the S95 and P6000

  • Supports RAW
  • Fairly small: Compact 99x58x29 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot S95 vs the Nikon Coolpix P6000

Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100
3 years newer
$372 - $430

Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the P6000)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Significantly wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/2.7
  • Significantly better image quality: 50.0 vs 35.0

Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the P6000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 12 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • No external flash support
  • No viewfinder: None vs Tunnel

common strengths of the S100 and P6000

  • Supports RAW
  • Fairly small: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
  • Capture extremely high resolution images: 12 MP vs 13.4 MP
arrow Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Nikon Coolpix P6000

Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12
2 years newer
$390 - $496

Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the P6000)

  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Significantly better image quality: 47.0 vs 35.0
  • Supports 24p

Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the P6000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 10 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • No built-in GPS
  • No boost ISO: None vs 6,400 ISO

common strengths of the G12 and P6000

  • Supports RAW
  • Both have tunnel viewfinders: Tunnel vs Tunnel
  • Support external flash
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot G12 vs the Nikon Coolpix P6000

compared toMirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon P6000 compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has higher quality type of viewfinder (tunnel vs none), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), has a built-in GPS and supports an external flash.

However, on average it is significantly more noisy at high ISO (129 ISO vs 536 ISO), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has significantly lower image quality (35.0 vs 54.0), has a much smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0") and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 460k dots).

Nikon 1 J1

Nikon 1 J1
3 years newer
$547 10-30mm lens

Significant advantages of the J1 (vs the P6000)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Records high-speed movies: 1,200 fps vs None
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the J1 (vs the P6000)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • No viewfinder: None vs Tunnel
  • No built-in GPS

common strengths of the J1 and P6000

  • Light weight: 277 g vs 280 g
  • Each has a built-in flash
arrow Compare the 1 J1 vs the Coolpix P6000

Olympus PEN E-P3

Olympus PEN E-P3
2 years newer
$849 - $900 17mm lens

Significant advantages of the E-P3 (vs the P6000)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 536 ISO vs 129 ISO

Significant disadvantages of the E-P3 (vs the P6000)

  • No viewfinder: None vs Tunnel
  • No built-in GPS

common strengths of the E-P3 and P6000

  • Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Lens
  • Each has a built-in flash
arrow Compare the Olympus PEN E-P3 vs the Nikon Coolpix P6000

Olympus PEN E-PL1

Olympus PEN E-PL1
1 year newer
$255 - $279 14-42mm lens

Significant advantages of the PEN E-PL1 (vs the P6000)

  • Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 487 ISO vs 129 ISO
  • Significantly better image quality: 54.0 vs 35.0
  • Higher resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps

Significant disadvantages of the PEN E-PL1 (vs the P6000)

  • No viewfinder: None vs Tunnel
  • No built-in GPS

common strengths of the PEN E-PL1 and P6000

  • Good image stabilization: Sensor shift vs Lens
  • Each has a built-in flash
arrow Compare the Olympus PEN E-PL1 vs the Nikon Coolpix P6000

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
2 years newer
$469 (body only)

Significant advantages of the DMC-GF3 (vs the P6000)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Lower noise at high ISO: 459 ISO vs 129 ISO

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF3 (vs the P6000)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • No viewfinder: None vs Tunnel
  • No built-in GPS

common strengths of the DMC-GF3 and P6000

  • Light weight: 264 g vs 280 g
  • Each has a built-in flash
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Nikon Coolpix P6000

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
2 years newer
$500 (body only)
$700 14-42mm lens

Significant advantages of the DMC-G3 (vs the P6000)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 667 ISO vs 129 ISO
  • Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the DMC-G3 (vs the P6000)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • No built-in GPS
  • Larger: Standard size 115x84x47 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm

common strengths of the DMC-G3 and P6000

  • Viewfinders: Digital vs Tunnel
  • Each has a built-in flash
arrow Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 vs the Nikon Coolpix P6000

compared toEntry-level DSLR competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon P6000 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has image stabilization (lens vs none), is much smaller (mid size 107x65x42 mm vs prosumer size 127x96x78 mm), has a built-in GPS, is thinner (1.7" vs 3") and is much lighter (280 g vs 556 g).

However, on average it is much more noisy at high ISO (129 ISO vs 919 ISO), has much lower image quality (35.0 vs 80.0), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has much less color depth (19 bits vs 22.5 bits) and has significantly narrower dynamic range (10.2 EV vs 11.5 EV).

Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100
2 years newer
$500 - $597 (body only)
$600 - $697 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the P6000)

  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 129 ISO
  • Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 35.0
  • Better color depth: 23.5 bits vs 19 bits

Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the P6000)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
  • No built-in GPS

common strengths of the D5100 and P6000

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
arrow Compare the D5100 vs the Coolpix P6000

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
1 year older
$548 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the Rebel XTi (vs the P6000)

  • Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 19 bits
  • Much better image quality: 62.0 vs 35.0
  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 664 ISO vs 129 ISO

Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XTi (vs the P6000)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Significantly smaller screen: 2.5" vs 2.7"
  • Much larger: Prosumer size 127x94x65 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm

common strengths of the Rebel XTi and P6000

  • Very small: Prosumer size 127x94x65 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
  • Very thin: 2.6" vs 1.7"
arrow Compare the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi vs the Nikon Coolpix P6000

Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200
3 years newer
$699 - $700 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the D3200 (vs the P6000)

  • Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.2x15.4mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection

Significant disadvantages of the D3200 (vs the P6000)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Prosumer size 125x96x76 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
  • No built-in GPS

common strengths of the D3200 and P6000

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 125x96x76 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
  • Light weight: 455 g vs 280 g
arrow Compare the D3200 vs the Coolpix P6000

Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100
2 years newer
$500 - $547 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the P6000)

  • Better color depth: 22.5 bits vs 19 bits
  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 129 ISO
  • Much better image quality: 67.0 vs 35.0

Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the P6000)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
  • No built-in GPS

common strengths of the D3100 and P6000

  • Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
  • Thin: 2.9" vs 1.7"
  • Light weight: 505 g vs 280 g
arrow Compare the D3100 vs the Coolpix P6000

Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i
2 years newer
$619 - $700 (body only)
$745 - $1,000 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the P6000)

  • Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 19 bits
  • Much better image quality: 65.0 vs 35.0
  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 793 ISO vs 129 ISO

Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the P6000)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
  • No built-in GPS

common strengths of the T3i and P6000

  • None found
arrow Compare the Canon Rebel T3i vs the Nikon Coolpix P6000

Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3
2 years newer
$333 (body only)
$489 - $500 18-55mm lens

Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the P6000)

  • Better color depth: 21.9 bits vs 19 bits
  • Much lower noise at high ISO: 755 ISO vs 129 ISO
  • Much better image quality: 62.0 vs 35.0

Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the P6000)

  • No image stabilization: None vs Lens
  • Much larger: Professional size 130x100x78 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
  • No built-in GPS

common strengths of the T3 and P6000

  • Light weight: 459 g vs 280 g
arrow Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs the Nikon Coolpix P6000

compared toSuper zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon P6000 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.7 vs f/3.0), is much smaller (mid size 107x65x42 mm vs professional size 123x92x108 mm), takes much higher resolution photos (13.4 MP vs 9.7 MP), has a much larger sensor (1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm) and significantly higher boost light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs none).

However, on average it has way more less zoom (4x vs 35x), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a significantly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm), has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0") and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots).

Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40
3 years newer
$347 - $380

Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the P6000)

  • Much more zoom: 35x vs 4x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the P6000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • Much larger: Professional size 123x92x108 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm

common strengths of the SX40 and P6000

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.7
  • Support external flash
  • Viewfinders: Digital vs Tunnel
arrow Compare the Canon Powershot SX40 vs the Nikon Coolpix P6000

Fujifilm FinePix S4200

Fujifilm FinePix S4200
3 years newer
$195 - $230

Significant advantages of the S4200 (vs the P6000)

  • Much more zoom: 24x vs 4x
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the S4200 (vs the P6000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • Much larger: Prosumer size 118x81x100 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm

common strengths of the S4200 and P6000

  • Support external flash
  • Viewfinders: Digital vs Tunnel
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix S4200 vs the Nikon Coolpix P6000

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
similar age
$644

Significant advantages of the SX1 IS (vs the P6000)

  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Has a flip-out screen
  • Significantly more zoom: 20x vs 4x

Significant disadvantages of the SX1 IS (vs the P6000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • Much larger: Prosumer size 128x88x88 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm

common strengths of the SX1 IS and P6000

  • RAW support
  • Support external flash
  • Viewfinders: Digital vs Tunnel
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS vs the Nikon Coolpix P6000

Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500
2 years newer
$300

Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the P6000)

  • Much more zoom: 36x vs 4x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much better wide angle: 23 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the P500 (vs the P6000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.7
  • Much larger: Professional size 116x84x103 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm

common strengths of the P500 and P6000

  • Viewfinders: Digital vs Tunnel
arrow Compare the P500 vs the P6000

Nikon Coolpix P100

Nikon Coolpix P100
1 year newer

Significant advantages of the P100 (vs the P6000)

  • Much more zoom: 26.1x vs 4x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the P100 (vs the P6000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • Much larger: Prosumer size 114x83x99 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm

common strengths of the P100 and P6000

  • Viewfinders: Digital vs Tunnel
arrow Compare the P100 vs the P6000

Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510
3 years newer
$397 - $400

Significant advantages of the P510 (vs the P6000)

  • Much more zoom: 41.7x vs 4x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots

Significant disadvantages of the P510 (vs the P6000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • Much larger: Professional size 120x83x102 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm

common strengths of the P510 and P6000

  • Built-in GPS
  • Viewfinders: Digital vs Tunnel
arrow Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Coolpix P6000

compared toTravel zoom competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon P6000 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.7 vs f/3.5), has a built-in GPS, takes much higher resolution photos (13.4 MP vs 9.7 MP), has a much larger sensor (1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm) and shoots RAW.

However, on average it has much less zoom (4x vs 15x), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 25 mm), records lower quality movies (480p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0") and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots).

Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
2 years newer
$248

Significant advantages of the F550 EXR (vs the P6000)

  • Much more zoom: 15x vs 4x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm

Significant disadvantages of the F550 EXR (vs the P6000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 10.6 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • Significantly narrower aperture: f/3.5 vs f/2.7
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm

common strengths of the F550 EXR and P6000

  • Built-in GPS
  • Capture extremely high resolution images: 10.6 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • Large sensors: 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm
arrow Compare the Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR vs the Nikon Coolpix P6000

Olympus VR-340

Olympus VR-340
3 years newer
$149

Significant advantages of the VR-340 (vs the P6000)

  • Much smaller: Super compact 96x57x19 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
  • Significantly better wide angle: 24 mm vs 28 mm
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"

Significant disadvantages of the VR-340 (vs the P6000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • No built-in GPS
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm

common strengths of the VR-340 and P6000

  • Wide aperture: f/3.0 vs f/2.7
arrow Compare the Olympus VR-340 vs the Nikon Coolpix P6000

Nikon Coolpix S9100

Nikon Coolpix S9100
2 years newer
$273 - $328

Significant advantages of the S9100 (vs the P6000)

  • Much more zoom: 18x vs 4x
  • Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
  • Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots

Significant disadvantages of the S9100 (vs the P6000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • No built-in GPS
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm

common strengths of the S9100 and P6000

  • None found
arrow Compare the S9100 vs the P6000

Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

Canon PowerShot A4000 IS
3 years newer
$169

Significant advantages of the A4000 IS (vs the P6000)

  • Much smaller: Compact 95x56x24 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Much lighter: 145 g vs 280 g

Significant disadvantages of the A4000 IS (vs the P6000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • No built-in GPS
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm

common strengths of the A4000 IS and P6000

  • Wide aperture: f/3.0 vs f/2.7
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot A4000 IS vs the Nikon Coolpix P6000

compared toCompact competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon P6000 compared to compact competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.7 vs f/3.6), has a significantly wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 34 mm), has a slightly larger screen (2.7" vs 2.5"), has better image stabilization (lens vs none) and takes much higher resolution photos (13.4 MP vs 8 MP).

However, on average it is much larger (mid size 107x65x42 mm vs compact 93x58x24 mm), is thicker (1.7" vs 1.2"), is much heavier (280 g vs 180 g) and has a slower max shutter speed (1/2000 of a second vs 1/3000 of a second).

Nikon Coolpix 5600

Nikon Coolpix 5600
3 years older

Significant advantages of the 5600 (vs the P6000)

  • Much smaller: Compact 85x60x35 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
  • Much lighter: 180 g vs 280 g
  • Significantly thinner: 1.4" vs 1.7"

Significant disadvantages of the 5600 (vs the P6000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 5 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm
  • Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.7"

common strengths of the 5600 and P6000

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.7
  • Both have tunnel viewfinders: Tunnel vs Tunnel
arrow Compare the 5600 vs the P6000

Nikon Coolpix S710

Nikon Coolpix S710
similar age

Significant advantages of the S710 (vs the P6000)

  • Much smaller: Compact 93x58x24 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
  • Significantly larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.7"
  • Significantly higher true resolution: 14.2 MP vs 13.4 MP

Significant disadvantages of the S710 (vs the P6000)

  • Much worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 2 cm
  • No RAW support
  • No external flash support

common strengths of the S710 and P6000

  • Wide aperture: f/2.8 vs f/2.7
  • Capture extremely high resolution images: 14.2 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • Very large sensors: 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm
arrow Compare the S710 vs the P6000

Nikon Coolpix P60

Nikon Coolpix P60
6 months older

Significant advantages of the P60 (vs the P6000)

  • Significantly smaller: Compact 96x64x36 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
  • Significantly lighter: 210 g vs 280 g
  • Thinner: 1.4" vs 1.7"

Significant disadvantages of the P60 (vs the P6000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 8 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm
  • Much worse wide angle: 36 mm vs 28 mm

common strengths of the P60 and P6000

  • Viewfinders: Digital vs Tunnel
arrow Compare the P60 vs the P6000

Canon PowerShot A810

Canon PowerShot A810
3 years newer
$109

Significant advantages of the A810 (vs the P6000)

  • Much smaller: Compact 95x62x30 mm vs Mid size 107x65x42 mm
  • Much lighter: 171 g vs 280 g
  • Much thinner: 1.2" vs 1.7"

Significant disadvantages of the A810 (vs the P6000)

  • Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm
  • No RAW support

common strengths of the A810 and P6000

  • Good macro capabilities: 3 cm vs 2 cm
arrow Compare the Canon PowerShot A810 vs the Nikon Coolpix P6000

compared toDigicam competitors

Generally, some of the advantages of the Nikon P6000 compared to digicam competitors include: it has a much wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 35 mm), has a slightly larger screen (2.7" vs 2.5"), takes much higher resolution photos (13.4 MP vs 12 MP), slightly closer macro focusing (2 cm vs 4 cm) and is newer (august, 2008 vs august, 2007).

Nikon Coolpix P5100

Nikon Coolpix P5100
1 year older
$533

Significant advantages of the P5100 (vs the P6000)

  • None found

Significant disadvantages of the P5100 (vs the P6000)

  • Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 28 mm
  • Much lower true resolution: 12 MP vs 13.4 MP
  • Smaller screen: 2.5" vs 2.7"

common strengths of the P5100 and P6000

  • Wide aperture: f/2.7 vs f/2.7
  • Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
  • Capture extremely high resolution images: 12 MP vs 13.4 MP
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