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Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S620 and Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S620 was introduced 4 years before the S6300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S620 grades versus the S6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon S6300

 S620 S6300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon S620

 S6300 S620 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Nikon S6300

 S620 S6300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 has got exterior measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by 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 use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S620 and the S6300.

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S620 and S6300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and S6300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S6300 to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S620 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S620
Sports photography with Nikon S6300
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S620
Travel photography with Nikon S6300
62
lighter than competitors in class (120g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6300 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Nikon S620 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Nikon S6300
 Nikon Coolpix S620Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 120g (0.26 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $37 $200