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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S810c 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
  • Announced February 2012
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2014
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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S6300 and Nikon S810c, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was introduced 3 years earlier than the S810c which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S6300 scores against the S810c in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon S810c

 S6300 S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon S6300

 S810c S6300 
RevealedApril 2014February 2012More modern by 26 months
Display size3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Nikon S810c

 S6300 S810c 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S810c has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6300 and Nikon S810c in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S6300 versus the S810c.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and S810c is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and S810c.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography info
Nikon S810c Portrait photography info
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography details
Nikon S810c Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (216 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography info
Nikon S810c Sports photography info
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition (216g)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (270 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging features
Nikon S810c Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (216g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-01 2014-04-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 216 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 270 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $350