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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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 S6000 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was launched 24 months prior to the S6300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the S6000 matches up against the S6300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon S6300

 S6000 S6300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon S6000

 S6300 S6000 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Nikon S6300

 S6000 S6300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon S6300 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S6000 compared to the S6300.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and S6300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and S6300.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S6300 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S6000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography highlights
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6000
Travel photography with Nikon S6300
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging features
Nikon S6300 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Nikon S6300
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $200