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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P300
  • Refreshed by Nikon P330
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum 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 P310 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P310 was released 5 months later than the S6300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P310 scores versus the S6300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Nikon S6300

 P310 S6300 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon P310

 S6300 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Nikon S6300

 P310 S6300 
IntroducedJune 2012February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P310 enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S6300 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the P310 vs the S6300.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P310 and S6300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and S6300.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you should always factor the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P310
Portrait photography with Nikon S6300
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography info
Nikon S6300 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography info
Nikon S6300 Travel photography info
71
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography features
54
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging features
Nikon S6300 Vlogging features
36
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon P310 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Nikon S6300
 Nikon Coolpix P310Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-22 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 230 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $700 $200