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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W60

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W60 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
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W60 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon S6300 and Pentax W60, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and W60 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was revealed 2 years later than the W60 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S6300 scores against the W60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Pentax W60

 S6300 W60 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 32 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Nikon S6300

 W60 S6300 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Pentax W60

 S6300 W60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 has external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6300 and Pentax W60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S6300 compared to the W60.

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and W60 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and W60.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S6300 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent S6300 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W60 Portrait photography factors
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6300
Street photography with Pentax W60
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography features
Pentax W60 Sports photography features
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography details
Pentax W60 Travel photography details
68
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography information
Pentax W60 Landscape photography information
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging factors
Pentax W60 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Pentax W60
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Pentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Pentax Optio W60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI78
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $300