Canon S100 vs Nikon S4300

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon S100 and Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and S4300 (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and S4300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The S100 was released at a similar time to the S4300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S100 scores against the S4300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S100 and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S100 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4300 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon S100 and Nikon S4300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S100 and the S4300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and S4300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and S4300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S100 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S4300 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.