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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6300

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 SX610 HS vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and S6300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 2 years after the S6300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX610 HS scores against the S6300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Nikon S6300

 SX610 HS S6300 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2012More modern by 36 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon SX610 HS

 S6300 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S6300

 SX610 HS S6300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon S6300 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX610 HS versus the S6300.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and S6300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and S6300.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (191g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S6300
44
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography features
Nikon S6300 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors (191 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
68
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (270 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging details
Nikon S6300 Vlogging details
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (191 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S6300
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSNikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Nikon Coolpix S6300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 photographs 230 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $214 $200