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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Successor is Nikon S9300
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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S6300 and Nikon S9100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was released 7 months after the S9100 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S6300 scores versus the S9100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon S9100

 S6300 S9100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon S6300

 S9100 S6300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Nikon S9100

 S6300 S9100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6300 enjoys outer 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 S9100 has proportions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S6300 and Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S6300 versus the S9100.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and S9100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and S9100.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6300 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S6300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
32
focusing manually
supports face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography details
Nikon S9100 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography information
Nikon S9100 Sports photography information
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Travel photography highlights
68
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
lighter than competition in class (214g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography details
38
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
39
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6300
Vlogging with Nikon S9100
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Nikon S9100
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 shots 270 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $329