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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW100
  • Updated by Nikon AW120
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S4300, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Nikon. The image resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was launched 18 months later than the S4300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the AW110 grades against the S4300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Nikon S4300

 AW110 S4300 
RevealedJuly 2013February 2012Fresher by 18 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon AW110

 S4300 AW110 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Nikon S4300

 AW110 S4300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW110 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S4300 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S4300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the AW110 vs the S4300.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and S4300 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and S4300.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern AW110 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW110
Travel photography with Nikon S4300
67
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
41
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging advice
Nikon S4300 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
34
rather wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (139g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Nikon S4300
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Nikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Nikon Coolpix S4300
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-07-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech OLED monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 lbs) 139 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 180 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $119