Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6300
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Nikon Coolpix S6300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Nikon S6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Nikon S6300
SX610 HS | S6300 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 36 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon SX610 HS
S6300 | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S6300
SX610 HS | S6300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S6300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | |
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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 |