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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

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
  • Announced February 2012
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S6300 and Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was revealed 20 months later than the S8000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S6300 grades vs the S8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon S8000

 S6300 S8000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012June 2010More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon S6300

 S8000 S6300 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Nikon S8000

 S6300 S8000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S6300 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has sizing of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S6300 versus the S8000.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and S8000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and S8000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S6300 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern S6300 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography details
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Sports photography highlights
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography details
Nikon S8000 Travel photography details
68
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography information
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography information
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S8000 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Nikon S8000
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 183 grams (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $300