Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S6400
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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S6400 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S6400 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Nikon Coolpix S6400. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Nikon S6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon S6400
S6300 | S6400 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon S6300
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Nikon S6400
S6300 | S6400 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2012 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Nikon Coolpix S6400 | |
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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 |