Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6300
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Announced May 2011
- Newer Model is Nikon P310
(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
- Revealed February 2012

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6300 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The P300 was released 8 months earlier than the S6300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P300 matches up vs the S6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Nikon S6300
P300 | S6300 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon P300
S6300 | P300 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | May 2011 | Newer by 8 months |
Common features in the Nikon P300 and Nikon S6300
P300 | S6300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 has got physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has measurements 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 P300 vs Nikon S6300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the P300 vs the S6300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and S6300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and S6300.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S6300 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged P300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P300 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P300 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-05-31 | 2012-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 189g (0.42 pounds) | 160g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 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 | 240 photos | 230 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $500 | $200 |