Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S6300

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X10 versus Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and S6300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X10 was revealed 6 months after the S6300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X10 grades against the S6300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon S6300 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X10 versus Nikon S6300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the S6300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and S6300 is 83 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and S6300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon S6300 will provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.