• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S6300 advantages over Canon 320 HS

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $280 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    250 mm vs 120 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 230 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.0 fps vs 5.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon 320 HS advantages over Nikon S6300

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.7 vs f/3.2
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S6200

Nikon S6300
Nikon S6200
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S6200

Canon 320 HS
Nikon S6200
  • $231
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 320 HS vs Nikon S6200

Compared to Canon 110 HS

Nikon S6300
Canon 110 HS
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon S6300 vs Canon 110 HS

Canon 320 HS
Canon 110 HS
  • $231
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon 320 HS vs Canon 110 HS

Compared to Nikon S6400

Nikon S6300
Nikon S6400
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon S6300 vs Nikon S6400

Canon 320 HS
Nikon S6400
  • $231
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 320 HS vs Nikon S6400

Compared to Canon A2600

Nikon S6300
Canon A2600
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon S6300 vs Canon A2600

Canon 320 HS
Canon A2600
  • $231
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 320 HS vs Canon A2600

Compared to Panasonic SZ8

Nikon S6300
Panasonic SZ8
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ8

Canon 320 HS
Panasonic SZ8
  • $231
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon 320 HS vs Panasonic SZ8

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