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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L610 was manufactured 7 months later than the S6300 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the L610 matches up vs the S6300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Nikon S6300

 L610 S6300 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2012More recent by 7 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon L610

 S6300 L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Nikon S6300

 L610 S6300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Nikon S6300 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the L610 against the S6300.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and S6300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and S6300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern L610 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L610
Portrait photography with Nikon S6300
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good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography advice
Nikon S6300 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (120 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L610
Travel photography with Nikon S6300
66
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (120 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (120 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging information
Nikon S6300 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon L610 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Nikon S6300
 Nikon Coolpix L610Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L610 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-09 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 240 gr (0.53 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 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 120 pictures 230 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $150 $200