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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S4300

Portability
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Imaging
41
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
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Features
39
Overall
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2014
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
  • Announced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S4300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was brought out 2 years later than the S4300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX400 IS matches up against the S4300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Nikon S4300

 SX400 IS S4300 
AnnouncedJuly 2014February 2012Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon SX400 IS

 S4300 SX400 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon S4300

 SX400 IS S4300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS features outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS against the S4300.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and S4300 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and S4300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SX400 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography details
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography info
Nikon S4300 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors (139g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S4300 Travel photography advice
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MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competitors (139g)
has focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (180 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography info
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rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging details
Nikon S4300 Vlogging details
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (139g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Nikon S4300
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISNikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Nikon Coolpix S4300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-07-29 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lbs) 139 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 pictures 180 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $229 $119