Nikon's slim travel-zoom compact — 16MP BSI-CMOS, 10x 25-250mm equiv VR lens, 1080p stereo video, 2012.
The Nikon Coolpix S6300 arrived in February 2012 in a wide refresh of the S series that moved several models to CMOS sensors. It was the slim travel-zoom of the range, sitting above the S4300 and S3300 and below the superzoom S9300, and was superseded a year later by the Wi-Fi-equipped S6500.
It packed a 16-megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with native ISO 125-3200 and a 10x zoom covering a 25-250mm equivalent range with lens-shift Vibration Reduction. Full HD 1080p movies recorded with stereo sound, continuous shooting reached 6fps, and framing used a 2.7-inch 230k-dot screen. The body measured 94x58x26mm and weighed about 160g with its proprietary rechargeable battery; storage was SD.
The S6300 suits travellers and everyday shooters wanting a genuine 10x range in a shirt-pocket body. The back-illuminated CMOS handled indoor light better than the CCD compacts it replaced and the fast burst mode helped with children and pets, though the small low-resolution screen feels dated next to its S6500 successor.
Check the 10x zoom extends and retracts smoothly, as barrel wear is the common failure on slim travel zooms. The proprietary battery and its charger should be confirmed working since official replacements are discontinued. SD storage keeps it practical, and the screen and lens front element deserve a close inspection for scratches.