Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S6300
Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
28 Overall
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93 Imaging
38 Features
28 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
35 Overall
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94 Imaging
38 Features
35 Overall
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Launched August 2011
- Later Model is Nikon AW110
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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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The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon AW100 and Nikon S6300, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe AW100 was released 5 months prior to the S6300 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the AW100 matches up vs the S6300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Nikon Coolpix S6300. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Nikon S6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Nikon S6300
| AW100 | S6300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon AW100
| S6300 | AW100 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Nikon S6300
| AW100 | S6300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | February 2012 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S6300 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Nikon AW100 and Nikon S6300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the AW100 compared to the S6300.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and S6300 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and S6300.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.
Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait photography with Nikon AW100
Portrait photography with Nikon S6300
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Nikon S6300 Sports photography information
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape photography with Nikon AW100
Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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really wide (28mm)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-08-24 | 2012-02-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 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 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | - | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $299 | $200 |