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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon AW100
  • Replacement is Nikon AW120
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon AW110 versus Nikon S6300, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Nikon. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was released 18 months later than the S6300 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the AW110 grades vs the S6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Nikon S6300

 AW110 S6300 
ReleasedJuly 2013February 2012More recent by 18 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon AW110

 S6300 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Nikon S6300

 AW110 S6300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the AW110 vs the S6300.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and S6300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and S6300.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern AW110 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging details
Nikon S6300 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Nikon S6300
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-07-05 2012-02-01
Physical type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology OLED monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 photographs 230 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $250 $200