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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • New Model is Nikon L820
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Nikon L810 versus Nikon S6300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was released at a similar time to the S6300 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L810 grades vs the S6300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon S6300

 L810 S6300 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon L810

 S6300 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon S6300

 L810 S6300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Nikon S6300 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L810 versus Nikon S6300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the L810 and the S6300.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and S6300 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and S6300.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography features
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography features
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MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6300 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography info
Nikon S6300 Travel photography info
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Nikon S6300
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pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon S6300
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 300 images 230 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $200