Nikon S570 vs Nikon S6300

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon S570 and Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S570 was brought out 3 years before the S6300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S570 matches up vs the S6300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S570 & Nikon Coolpix S6300. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S570 Gallery & Nikon S6300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S570 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S570 and the S6300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and S6300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and S6300.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S6300 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older S570 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.