Nikon P300 vs Nikon S100
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2011
- Updated by Nikon P310
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Released August 2011
Nikon P300 vs Nikon S100 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon P300 vs Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and S100 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe P300 was introduced 2 months earlier than the S100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P300 matches up vs the S100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon P300 vs Nikon S100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Nikon Coolpix S100. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Nikon S100
P300 | S100 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 820k | Clearer display (+102k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Nikon P300
S100 | P300 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P300 and Nikon S100
P300 | S100 | |||
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Released | May 2011 | August 2011 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon P300 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P300 provides external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon S100 has dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P300 vs Nikon S100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the P300 compared to the S100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and S100 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Nikon P300 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and S100.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S100 to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P300 | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P300 | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-05-31 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 820 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating | Organic LED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 189g (0.42 pounds) | 175g (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") |
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 | 240 pictures | 150 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $500 | $240 |