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Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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 S6200 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S6200 versus Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was manufactured 5 months before the S6300 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S6200 scores vs the S6300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon S6300

 S6200 S6300 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon S6200

 S6300 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Nikon S6300

 S6200 S6300 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S6200 vs the S6300.

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and S6300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and S6300.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6300 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography details
Nikon S6300 Travel photography details
70
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6300 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S6200 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Nikon S6300
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 250 photos 230 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $229 $200