Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6300

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and S6300 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was announced 13 months after the S6300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S3500 scores against the S6300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S6300 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S6300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S3500 against the S6300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and S6300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and S6300.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent S3500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.