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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(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
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Nikon S6300

 P300 S6300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon P300

 S6300 P300 
RevealedFebruary 2012May 2011Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Nikon S6300

 P300 S6300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

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

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography information
27
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P300
Sports photography with Nikon S6300
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Travel photography highlights
63
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography factors
43
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6300 Vlogging highlights
36
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Nikon S6300
 Nikon Coolpix P300Nikon Coolpix S6300
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