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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2012
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 S3300 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S3300 versus Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was unveiled very close to the S6300 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S3300 matches up against the S6300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon S6300

 S3300 S6300 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon S3300

 S6300 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S6300

 S3300 S6300 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S3300 vs the S6300.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and S6300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and S6300.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files although you should consider the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography features
Nikon S6300 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography factors
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (180 shots)
no Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging features
Nikon S6300 Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Nikon S6300
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 180 pictures 230 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $99 $200