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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax VS20

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax VS20 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon S6300 vs Pentax VS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was revealed very close to the VS20 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S6300 grades against the VS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Pentax VS20

 S6300 VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Nikon S6300

 VS20 S6300 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Pentax VS20

 S6300 VS20 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6300 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6300 vs the VS20.

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and VS20 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and VS20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography advice
Pentax VS20 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Travel photography highlights
68
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than others in class (235g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Landscape photography highlights
38
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6300
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (235 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Pentax VS20
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Pentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Pentax Optio VS20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
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 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 3
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 160g (0.35 lbs) 235g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI122
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $106