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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2013
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S3500 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S6300

 S3500 S6300 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon S3500

 S6300 S3500 

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S6300

 S3500 S6300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

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

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography factors
33
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography info
Nikon S6300 Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
42
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6300 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors (129g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3500
Vlogging with Nikon S6300
32
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Nikon S6300
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3500 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-21 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-182mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 129 gr (0.28 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $85 $200