Nikon Coolpix S6300 vs Nikon Coolpix S6400

      Nikon Coolpix S6300

      Nikon Coolpix S6400
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S6300 and the Nikon Coolpix S6400, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix S6300 was introduced in February 2012 and Nikon Coolpix S6400 was introduced in August 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix S6300 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S6400 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S6300
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S6400
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Nikon Coolpix S6400.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S6300

      Nikon Coolpix S6400

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S6300

      Nikon Coolpix S6400

      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 160 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix S6300

      Nikon Coolpix S6400

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S6300

      Nikon S6300
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S6300 over Nikon Coolpix S6400.

      Nikon Coolpix S6300 vs Nikon Coolpix S6400
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.8 vs f/6.5
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      AF-Area Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Longer Battery Life 230 shots vs 160 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S6300.

      Nikon S6200
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S6900
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S6000
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Nikon S6100
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S6500
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S6400

      Nikon S6400
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S6400 over Nikon Coolpix S6300.

      Nikon Coolpix S6300 vs Nikon Coolpix S6400
      Reachs More Telephoto 250 mm vs 300 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 10x vs 12x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.2 vs f/3.1
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 460k dot
      Lighter 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) vs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S6400.

      Nikon S6200
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S6500
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon S6900
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S6100
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S6000
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic ZS40
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix S6300 Nikon Coolpix S6400
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Mini
        Light160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S6300 Nikon Coolpix S6400
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        High Native ISO125125
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life230 shots160 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S6300 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S6400 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Nikon Coolpix S6400 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

      Sensor

      BSI-CMOS Sensor

      Both models feature a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Their native ISO range is 125 - 3,200

      The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix S6300 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448 , 1600 X 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S6400 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Nikon Coolpix S6300 has a Mini HDMI and Nikon Coolpix S6400 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S6300 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack with battery life of 230 shots and Nikon Coolpix S6400 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 160 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S6300, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S6400. Nikon Coolpix S6300 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S6300 body has dimensions of 94 x 58 x 26 mm (3.7 x 2.28 x 1.02") and Nikon Coolpix S6400 body has dimensions of 95 x 58 x 27 mm (3.74 x 2.28 x 1.06"). Nikon Coolpix S6300 weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S6400 weighs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S6300

      Nikon Coolpix S6400

      94 mm

      58 mm

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      58 mm

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      58 mm

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      26 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Nikon Coolpix S6400

      Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Nikon Coolpix S6400 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S6300

      Nikon Coolpix S6400

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S6300

      Nikon Coolpix S6400

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      GOOD
      74
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 160 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S6300

      Nikon Coolpix S6400

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      GOOD
      72
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 160 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S6300

      Nikon Coolpix S6400

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      75
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S6300

      Nikon Coolpix S6400

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S6300

      Nikon Coolpix S6400

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 160 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Nikon Coolpix S6400 and give them scores of 60 and 62 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix S6300

      Nikon Coolpix S6400

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      62

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S6300

      Nikon Coolpix S6400

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S6300

      Nikon Coolpix S6400

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S6300

      Nikon Coolpix S6400

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S6300

      Nikon Coolpix S6400

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      GOOD
      70
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S6300

      Nikon Coolpix S6400

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S6300

      Nikon Coolpix S6400

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix S6300

      Nikon Coolpix S6400

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 160 shots


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