8.8 out of 10

Nikon COOLPIX S6000

14.2 megapixels

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Best Price: $209

  • User Score (358)
    8.3 8.3 from 358 reviewers
  • Expert Score (7)
    7.4 7.4 from 7 reviewers
  • Design (4)
    8.7 8.7 from 4 reviewers
  • Features (7)
    7.6 7.6 from 7 reviewers
  • Ease of use (3)
    7.9 7.9 from 3 reviewers
  • Performance (6)
    7.5 7.5 from 6 reviewers
  • Picture quality (6)
    6.6 6.6 from 6 reviewers
  • Durability (2)
    7.6 7.6 from 2 reviewers
  • Overall quality (2)
    6.5 6.5 from 2 reviewers
  • Display (2)
    6.5 6.5 from 2 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (2)
    7.6 7.6 from 2 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. CNET

    CNET
    7.8/10
    31 May 2010

    In the smackdown between compact zoom cameras, the Nikon Coolpix S6000 makes a respectable entry into the arena. The S6000 delivers better images than the more expensive S8000, which has a longer lens and slightly more features. If you are looking at a Nikon compact and don't mind missing out on a little bit of zoom, the S6000 could be your cup of tea. Read more

    • Wide-angle lens, Relatively speedy performance, Better images than the S8000
    • Comparatively small LCD screen, Noisy images at ISO 400 and above, Poor video quality

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The COOLPIX S6000 is the thinnest camera in its class despite a zoom lens that supports a broad shooting range from wide-angle 28mm through telephoto 196mm (both 35mm format equivalent).

  • Nikon’s own compact design and new, thin lens barrel design has resulted in the thinnest body in its class with a 7× optical zoom NIKKOR lens and a depth of approximately 25 mm
  • Superior high-speed response that enables users to preserve those once-in-a-lifetime expressions.
  • An e…

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Type of Camera
    Compact digital camera
  • Effective Pixels
    14.2 million
  • Image Size (Pixels)
    4,320×3,240 (High:4320), 4,320×3,240 (Normal:4320), 3,264×2,448 (Normal:3264), 2,592×1,944 (Normal:2592), 2,048×1,536 (Normal:2048), 1,024×768 (PC:1024), 640×480 (TV:640), 4224×2376 (16:9: 4224)
  • Lens
    7x Zoom; f=5.0-35.0mm / F3.7-5.6
  • Vibration Reduction
    Lens shift VR

Release Date

  • First seen
    16 February 2007

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