Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8200
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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Launched August 2011
Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8200 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S6300 was announced 6 months later than the S8200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the S6300 grades versus the S8200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8200 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon S8200
S6300 | S8200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon S6300
S8200 | S6300 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 961k | 230k | Clearer screen (+731k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Nikon S8200
S6300 | S8200 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | August 2011 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6300 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S6300 compared to the S8200.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and S8200 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and S8200.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Nikon Coolpix S8200 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2011-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 961k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) | 213 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $329 |