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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(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
Nikon S8200
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon S8200

 S6300 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon S6300

 S8200 S6300 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k230kClearer screen (+731k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Nikon S8200

 S6300 S8200 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and S8200 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6300
Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (213 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography features
Nikon S8200 Sports photography features
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography factors
Nikon S8200 Travel photography factors
68
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition (213g)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (250 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
38
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6300
Vlogging with Nikon S8200
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (213 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Nikon Coolpix S8200
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