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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S6300

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX720 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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S6300 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S6300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and S6300 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the S6300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX710 HS scores vs the S6300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon S6300

 SX710 HS S6300 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2012More recent by 36 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon SX710 HS

 S6300 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S6300

 SX710 HS S6300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys 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) while the Nikon S6300 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS against the S6300.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and S6300 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and S6300.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX710 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon S6300
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon S6300 Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (269g)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6300 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S6300
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSNikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Nikon Coolpix S6300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
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 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 230 shots 230 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $349 $200