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Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S6300

Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Canon SX170 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX160 IS
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
  • Released February 2012
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Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S6300 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S6300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was brought out 19 months after the S6300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX170 IS matches up vs the S6300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Nikon S6300

          

          

            
 SX170 IS S6300 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2012More modern by 19 months
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon SX170 IS

          

          

            
 S6300 SX170 IS 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Nikon S6300

          

          

            
 SX170 IS S6300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS has got outer measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst 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).
Compare the Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S6300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS against the S6300.
Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S6300 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and S6300 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX170 IS and S6300.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should consider the age  of the cameras into account. The newer SX170 IS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

            Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography advice
44
 manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 supports face detection focus
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
34
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Street photography info
Nikon S6300 Street photography info
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S6300
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 long zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
44
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX170 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S6300 Travel photography advice
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 lighter than competition in class (251g)
 good MP (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 great zoom (448mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (250mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX170 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
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 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX170 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon S6300 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 lighter than competition in class (251 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone support
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Canon SX170 IS vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Nikon S6300
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISNikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Nikon Coolpix S6300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-08-22 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 251 gr (0.55 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 230 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $200