Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon S6300 and Nikon A900 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S6300 has external dimensions of 94 x 58 x 26 mm (3.7 x 2.28 x 1.02″) and weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) (including batteries). Nikon A900 has external dimensions of 113 x 67 x 40 mm (4.45 x 2.64 x 1.57″) and weighs 289 g (0.64 lb / 10.19 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon S6300 and the Nikon A900. Nikon S6300 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 19mm narrower, 9mm shorter and 14mm thinner than Nikon A900.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon S6300 and Nikon A900.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S6300 and Nikon A900.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon S6300 is significantly lighter (129g ) than the Nikon A900 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix S6300 nor Nikon Coolpix A900 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon A900's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon S6300's 2.7 screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Nikon A900 LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Nikon S6300 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to A900.