Nikon Coolpix S6300

254 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Value for money (25)
Image quality (21)
Usability (18)
Portability (18)
Zoom (12)

Negative
Battery (3)
Viewfinder (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 254 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the zoom and portability. The usability and image quality are also mentioned favorably, but there are some critical comments about the battery and viewfinder. There are some mixed views about the contrast.

value for money, image quality, usability, portability, zoom

viewfinder, battery

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix S6300 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Nikon Coolpix S6300 (Silver)

When the Nikon Coolpix S6300's predecessor, the S6200 , came out, it was one of the smallest, least expensive 10x zoom cameras available. It was a good camera for what it was, but not exceptional.

The Nikon Coolpix S6300 is a small, lightweight pocket camera with a ultrawide-angle 10x zoom lens that's easy to pick up and use and has a nice assortment of snapshot shooting options.

Though its overall shooting performance is good for its class, the autofocus is temperamental. Battery life is fairly short.

In the face of stiff competition, the Nikon Coolpix S6300 is an above average point-and-shoot made slightly better by a low price, simple operation, and nice features.

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by: Ben Keough (reviewed.com)

Nikon Coolpix S6300

It's not always the case, but with the Coolpix S6300 you really do get what you pay for

Compact design makes it truly pocketable; 10x zoom range is generous for the price

Uninspiring image quality, particularly at full zoom; Cheap construction and obvious corner-cutting

It’s probably unfair to judge a camera like the Nikon Coolpix S6300 too harshly. It’s a cheap, near-disposable compact digital camera—typically around $130 from reputable online merchants, despite its $199.95 MSRP. Its optical zoom and physical...

Nov, 2012

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Amazon review summary for the Nikon Coolpix S6300

alaTest has collected and analyzed 61 user reviews of the Nikon Coolpix S6300 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

image quality, usability, value for money, portability, zoom

70% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: N/A (newegg.com)

Nikon Coolpix S6300

takes good picts. zoom works well

didnt come with swag...Newegg hat would be nice

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review by: This Guy Here (jr.com)

Great product!

Very good for the price. Even better when it was marked down.

Consistent Output","Lightweight","Strong Construction

Poor in Low Light

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: Frances A. Hrabak (amazon.com)

Very versatile and easy to use

The Nikon s6300 has many scene options including sepia giving an old time camera finish. The fill flash is easy to set up. The low light ability is amazing. Photo clarity is Nikon good. Only problem is the CD for adjusting raw images, Nikon 2, was not...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: Foody (jr.com)

Fast learning curve with this camera.

I take pictures of food and this camera is easy to use and set up in a restaurant inconspicuously.

Consistent Output","Durable","Fast \/ accurate auto-focus","Lightweight","Rugged","Strong Construction

Nothing at this time

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: Jason Anschutz (amazon.com)

Worth the purchase!

I was given a digital camera from a family member years ago, the Cannon Powershot 200. Over the years, the camera got worse and worse on battery life and ended up sucking the battery enough to only have the camera on for a few seconds and the camera...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: joe死妳 (tigerdirect.com)

Cheap, Great, Wonderful!

Compatible with 64GB SDXC memory card. Sharp photos. Great price, indeed it's the cheapest I can find online. Quick focusing. Great HDMI video quality, in terms of pictures and sound. many other great points... So much better than my Nikon p80. I have...

Oct, 2012

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Consumer review by: Joseph Silverio Jr (amazon.com)

Do not purchase this camera

This camera is lackluster and the current reviews by camera magazines accurately depict it as a poor low light camera, fuzzy indoor pictures etc. It has extremely poor battery life. This camera takes worse pictures that my 7yo 4mpg Kodak camera. And to...

Oct, 2012

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