• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S6300 advantages over Canon A4000 IS

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 230 vs 175 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon A4000 IS advantages over Nikon S6300

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

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 Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus Stylus-7030

Nikon S6300
Olympus Stylus-7030
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon S6300 vs Olympus Stylus-7030

Canon A4000 IS
Olympus Stylus-7030
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon A4000 IS vs Olympus Stylus-7030

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 A4000 IS
Nikon S6200
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out

Compare Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S6200

Compared to Fujifilm JZ250

Nikon S6300
Fujifilm JZ250
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $108
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon S6300 vs Fujifilm JZ250

Canon A4000 IS
Fujifilm JZ250
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $108
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Canon A4000 IS vs Fujifilm JZ250

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 A4000 IS
Nikon S6400
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S6400

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 A4000 IS
Panasonic SZ8
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $226
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic SZ8

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