Nikon L110 vs Nikon S6300

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon L110 and Nikon S6300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L110 was introduced 24 months earlier than the S6300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the L110 scores against the S6300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L110 and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L110 Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L110 has got external dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Nikon S6300 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L110 and Nikon S6300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the L110 vs the S6300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and S6300 is 77 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and S6300.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6300 to result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older L110 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.