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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S4300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released February 2012
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was released about the same time to the S4300 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A4000 IS grades vs the S4300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Nikon S4300

 A4000 IS S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon A4000 IS

 S4300 A4000 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon S4300

 A4000 IS S4300 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS offers outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4300 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A4000 IS vs the S4300.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and S4300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and S4300.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you should consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography factors
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average in class (139g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S4300 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (175 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography information
Nikon S4300 Travel photography information
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (175 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than average in class (139g)
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (175 shots)
no Timelapse recording
41
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S4300 Vlogging features
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
34
really wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average in class (139g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Nikon S4300
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISNikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Nikon Coolpix S4300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 139g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 175 images 180 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $199 $119