Nikon P7000 vs Nikon S6300

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon P7000 and Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and S6300 (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and S6300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The P7000 was revealed 14 months earlier than the S6300 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the P7000 scores against the S6300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Nikon Coolpix S6300. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Nikon S6300 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7000 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Nikon S6300 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P7000 and Nikon S6300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the P7000 against the S6300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and S6300 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P7000 and S6300.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7000 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon S6300 will provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged P7000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.