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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9300 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
  • Launched February 2012
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9100
  • Later Model is Nikon S9500
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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S6300 was brought out 5 months before the S9300 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S6300 matches up against the S9300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Nikon S9300

 S6300 S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon S6300

 S9300 S6300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Nikon S9300

 S6300 S9300 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S6300 compared to the S9300.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and S9300 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and S9300.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you need to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography factors
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good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography advice
Nikon S9300 Street photography advice
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (215 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
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great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography info
Nikon S9300 Travel photography info
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good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than others (215 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging details
Nikon S9300 Vlogging details
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Nikon S9300
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2012-07-16
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 200 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $249