Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S6300

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX230 HS and Nikon S6300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was released 6 months before the S6300 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX230 HS matches up against the S6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Nikon Coolpix S6300. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Nikon S6300 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS offers outer measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Canon SX230 HS and Nikon S6300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS compared to the S6300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and S6300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and S6300.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6300 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.