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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S4300 versus Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S4300 was revealed very close to the S6300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S4300 grades against the S6300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S6300

 S4300 S6300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon S4300

 S6300 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S6300

 S4300 S6300 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon S6300 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S4300 versus Nikon S6300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S4300 vs the S6300.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and S6300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and S6300.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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MP count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4300
Street photography with Nikon S6300
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (139 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4300
Sports photography with Nikon S6300
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4300
Travel photography with Nikon S6300
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lighter than competitors in class (139g)
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6300 Vlogging factors
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really wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Nikon S6300
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support 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 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating 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 - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 139 gr (0.31 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 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 180 pictures 230 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $119 $200