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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S100

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(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
Nikon S100
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Nikon S100

 P300 S100 
Display resolution922k820kClearer display (+102k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Nikon P300

 S100 P300 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Nikon S100

 P300 S100 
ReleasedMay 2011August 2011Same age
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and S100 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P300
Sports photography with Nikon S100
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography details
Nikon S100 Travel photography details
64
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
65
includes touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S100 Landscape photography advice
43
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (150 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P300
Vlogging with Nikon S100
36
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Nikon S100
 Nikon Coolpix P300Nikon Coolpix S100
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