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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S6400 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released February 2012
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon S6300 versus Nikon S6400, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the S6400 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was launched 6 months prior to the S6400 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S6300 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S6400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S6300 grades vs the S6400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon S6400

 S6300 S6400 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon S6300

 S6400 S6300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Nikon S6400

 S6300 S6400 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6300 offers exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S6400 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Nikon S6300 versus Nikon S6400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S6300 against the S6400.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and S6400 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and S6400.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should always take the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography details
Nikon S6400 Portrait photography details
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good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography advice
Nikon S6400 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6400 Sports photography advice
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great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Travel photography camera
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (150 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography features
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6300
Vlogging with Nikon S6400
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
33
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (150 grams)
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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Nikon S6400
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-01 2012-08-22
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 230 shots 160 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $500