Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S4300
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S4300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon S4300
SX210 IS | S4300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon SX210 IS
S4300 | SX210 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S4300
SX210 IS | S4300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S4300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | |
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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 |