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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S6300

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX710 HS
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max 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 SX700 HS vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S6300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the S6300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX700 HS scores versus the S6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon S6300

 SX700 HS S6300 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2012More recent by 25 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon SX700 HS

 S6300 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S6300

 SX700 HS S6300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS features outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Nikon S6300 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS versus the S6300.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and S6300 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and S6300.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photos although you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX700 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography advice
Nikon S6300 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography info
Nikon S6300 Sports photography info
45
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography information
Nikon S6300 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (250 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6300 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S6300
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSNikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Nikon Coolpix S6300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 images 230 images
Battery form 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $349 $200