- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
- Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS
- Canon IXUS 230 HS
- Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
- Nikon Coolpix S8200
Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Aug, 2012)The Nikon Coolpix S6300 is a point-and-shoot travel-zoom camera, featuring a 10x, 25-250mm lens and a 16 megapixel CCD sensor.
- 12 MP
- 5x f/2.7
- 1/2.5" CMOS
- 2.7" LCD
Released February, 2011
Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)Lovely natural colours from the Canon in this extreme close up shot; those who do purely want to point and shoot and get decent results without spending a lot up from could do far worse than consider the Canon IXUS 220 HS.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Nikon Coolpix S6300 compared to the Canon IXUS 220 HS
MP15.9
1/2.5"
Rated 100% by by erin (May, 2012)The zoom is great and pictures still turn out awesome even zoomed in all the way.
12 MP
1/2.5"
Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)Tabbing down the options here we find Movie Digest mode, dedicated portrait and kids and pets scene options, smile shutter, high speed burst shooting, best image selection (the camera choosing the best representation of a given scene from a sequence of shots), handheld night scene, Low Light (three megapixel resolution), plus fisheye, miniature effect, toy camera, monochrome, super vivid and poster effect.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 15.9 MP   | 20 MP |
Coolpix S6300 by Photography Blog (Aug, 2012)colourful”. The S6300 features a 10x optical zoom lens, 16 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor, Full 1080p HD and 3D recording, 2.7 inch LCD screen, 6fps burst shooting, plus Auto HDR and Easy Panorama modes.
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)Like the IXUS 310 HS model we reviewed recently, this IXUS boasts a resolution of a modest 12.1 megapixels from a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor.
sensor size
Coolpix S6300 by Nikon-guy (Mar, 2013)The reason being the image sensor on my D5100 is about three times the size.
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)White balance and ISO speeds can also be adjusted, with options ranging from ISO100 up to the maximum ISO3200 setting.
wide angle lens
Coolpix S6300 by Pat-Nadeau (Apr, 2012)The zoom lense is easy to use and close up pictures are very clear.
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)No we haven't deployed the fish eye digital effect here; the illusion is merely due to the subject's proximity to the lens at the 220 HS' maximum 24mm equivalent wide angle setting.
aperture size
Coolpix S6300 by Photography Blog (Aug, 2012)The lens quality is good, it produces sharp enough images and although chroma is present, it's quite low.
IXUS 220 HS by Photography Blog (Apr, 2011)Here the top setting of ISO3200 when combined with an f/2.7 maximum aperture is actually usable; a setting at which the performance of most point and shoot cameras is degraded significantly to resemble something closer to a watercolor than a photograph.
zoom range
| 0x | 10x | 10x |
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)Manual control is welcomed, but this remains a camera for those who want to point and shoot and achieve respectable results with the minimum of fuss.
body size
94 x 58 x 26 mm
92 x 56 x 20 mm
Coolpix S6300 by c|net (Sep, 2012)While the S6300 looks chunkier than the Sony and Panasonic models mentioned earlier, it's still easy to pocket and very lightweight.
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)The IXUS 220 HS's stainless steel body lends the camera a sturdy yet lightweight feel, but there's no hand grip here.
Performance Real world tests of Nikon Coolpix S6300 vs Canon IXUS 220 HS
max continuous shooting
Coolpix S6300 by c|net (Sep, 2012)The S6300 can shoot bursts at up to 6 frames per second for up to seven frames (though at its highest-quality setting, that dropped to 5.3fps).
IXUS 220 HS by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)The rest of the shooting modes are hidden within this same toolbar, including Movie Digest mode, dedicated portrait and "kids and pets" scene options, smile shutter, high speed burst shooting, best image selection (the camera choosing the best representation of a given scene from a sequence of shots), handheld night scene, Low Light (three megapixel resolution), plus fisheye, miniature effect, toy camera, monochrome, super vivid and poster effect.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Canon IXUS 220 HS
| Larger zoom range | 10x | vs | 5x |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2x larger zoom; Great for sports or nature when your subject is further away | |||
| Significantly higher resolution | 15.9 MP | vs | 12 MP |
| More than 30% higher resolution; Capture more detail, good for large prints | |||
| Automatic panorama | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Stitches together multiple photos into a single ultra-wide view | |||
| Marginally more recently announced | Feb, 2012 | vs | Feb, 2011 |
| Announced date 11 months later | |||
| Faster rapid fire | 6 fps | vs | 3.4 fps |
| Around 80% faster continuous shooting; Take photos in rapid succession to capture motion | |||
Advantages compared to the Nikon Coolpix S6300
| Faster lens | f/2.7 | vs | f/3.2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around 20% faster aperture; Better in low light | |||
| Much faster benchmarked shot to shot times | 10.15 s | vs | 3,100 s |
| 305.4x faster shot to shot; Take multiple consecutive photos quickly | |||
| Much better macro lens | 30 mm | vs | 100 mm |
| 3.3x closer macro focus; Take great close-up photos | |||
| Shoots video in 24p | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; For that film look | |||
| Shoots high speed video | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Create slow motion video | |||
| Slightly wider lens | 24 mm | vs | 25 mm |
| Almost the same | |||
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 80% | vs | 76.33% |
| Almost the same | |||
| Longer long exposure | 15 s | vs | 4 s |
| Around 4x longer long exposure; Capture creative photos such as night sky movement | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Canon IXUS 220 HS | ||
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Competition What else you should consider
 | 3 | Canon IXUS 230 HS 2-way tie: OK delay taking photos |
 | 4 | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Rated the best by consumers |
 | 5 | Nikon Coolpix S8200 Highest resolution screen |
 | 6 | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Most shots per battery charge |
 | 7 | Canon IXUS 240 HS Largest screen |
 | 8 | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS 4-way tie: Largest sensor |
Popular Questions
April 28, 2012
I want to use the camera for wildlife,landscapes,and family photos
I am an amateur i want decent zoom for shooting distant objects and better low light capabilities I w'll be using the camera for family pictures also.
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Nikon s6300 is best 4u and fulfill ur need like as low light. View Tribhuwan-Yadav's recommendation
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