Nikon Coolpix
S3300
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
S6300

Updated (February, 2013): Compare the Nikon Coolpix S3500 vs Nikon Coolpix S6300

Nikon Coolpix S3300

49

  
Nikon Coolpix S6300

46

  

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S3300

Size
 Really small
Super compact 95x58x19 mm
Thickness
 Thin
0.7"
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S6300

Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Battery life
 Great battery life
230 shots
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon S3300
Size Smaller 95x58x19 mm vs 94x58x26 mm
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 Around 30% smaller
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 5 cm vs 10 cm
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 Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
Thickness Significantly thinner 0.7" vs 1"
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 Around 30% thinner
Weight Lighter 128 g vs 160 g
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 20% lighter
Lowest price Cheaper $68.00 vs $165.54
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 The best price we've seen is $98 cheaper (2.4x less)
Nikon Coolpix S3300 Learn more about
the Nikon S3300

Advantages of the Nikon S6300
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Aperture Wider aperture f/3.2 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest zoom, the S6300's lens captures marginally more light (0.3 f-stops)
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Zoom More zoom 10x vs 6x
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 Around 3x more zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle 25 mm vs 26 mm
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 Almost the same
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
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 Less risk of blur
Battery life Longer battery life 230 shots vs 180 shots
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 Around 30% more shots per battery charge
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the Nikon S6300
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix S3300 Nikon Coolpix S3300
49 vs 46
Explain scores
Nikon Coolpix S6300 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix S3300. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a compact with a travel zoom.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Screen size Very small screens Help
2.7"
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-shot WX50

Ultra compact

$100 - $190
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Coolpix S3300
Compare the Cyber-shot WX50 vs the Coolpix S6300
Nikon Coolpix S3500

Nikon Coolpix S3500

Compact

$117
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Coolpix S3500 vs the Coolpix S3300
Compare the Coolpix S3500 vs the Coolpix S6300
Nikon Coolpix S6200

Nikon Coolpix S6200

Travel zoom

$119
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Coolpix S6200 vs the Coolpix S3300
Compare the Coolpix S6200 vs the Coolpix S6300
Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

Compact

$146 - $179
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Continuous shooting Doesn't shoot as fast continuously
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Coolpix S3300
Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the Coolpix S6300
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

Canon PowerShot A4000 IS

Travel zoom

$99 - $129
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Macro focus Significantly closer macro focusing
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is slightly larger
Compare the PowerShot A4000 IS vs the Coolpix S3300
Compare the PowerShot A4000 IS vs the Coolpix S6300
Nikon Coolpix S4300

Nikon Coolpix S4300

Compact

$117
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Coolpix S4300 vs the Coolpix S3300
Compare the Coolpix S4300 vs the Coolpix S6300

Nikon Coolpix S3300 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot A2300 IS

Canon PowerShot A2300 IS

Compact

$93
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Macro focus Better macro capability
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the PowerShot A2300 IS vs the Coolpix S3300
Nikon Coolpix 3200

Nikon Coolpix 3200

Compact

$95
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Screen size Much smaller screen
Compare the Coolpix 3200 vs the Coolpix S3300
Nikon Coolpix S2700

Nikon Coolpix S2700

Compact

$129 - $130
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Battery life Longer battery life
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Size Slightly larger
Compare the Coolpix S2700 vs the Coolpix S3300
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS

Canon PowerShot A3400 IS

Travel zoom

$95
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the PowerShot A3400 IS vs the Coolpix S3300
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

Canon PowerShot A2400 IS

Compact

$99
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the PowerShot A2400 IS vs the Coolpix S3300

Nikon Coolpix S6300 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix S6500

Nikon Coolpix S6500

Travel zoom

$197
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix S6500 vs the Coolpix S6300
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

Travel zoom

$100 - $139
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-W690 vs the Coolpix S6300
Nikon Coolpix S5200

Nikon Coolpix S5200

Digicam

$167
Screen size Significantly larger screen
3D Takes 3D photos
Size Much larger
Thickness Much thicker
Compare the Coolpix S5200 vs the Coolpix S6300

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