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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S4300

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX230 HS
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon SX210 IS versus Nikon S4300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was manufactured 19 months prior to the S4300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX210 IS scores against the S4300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon S4300

 SX210 IS S4300 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon SX210 IS

 S4300 SX210 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S4300

 SX210 IS S4300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS features outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon S4300 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX210 IS versus Nikon S4300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS vs the S4300.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and S4300 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and S4300.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S4300 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography factors
37
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (139 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S4300 Sports photography info
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (220g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition (139 grams)
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography highlights
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (139g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S4300
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISNikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Nikon Coolpix S4300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lb) 139 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 180 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $226 $119