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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was brought out within a month of the S6300 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the A1300 matches up versus the S6300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon S6300

 A1300 S6300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon A1300

 S6300 A1300 

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon S6300

 A1300 S6300 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon S6300 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the A1300 and the S6300.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and S6300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and S6300.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images however you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1300
Portrait photography with Nikon S6300
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1300
Street photography with Nikon S6300
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography info
Nikon S6300 Sports photography info
33
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Nikon S6300
64
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
33
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging info
Nikon S6300 Vlogging info
28
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Nikon S6300
 Canon PowerShot A1300Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 gr (0.38 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 230 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $119 $200