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Nikon P80 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P80 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon P80 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Later Model is Nikon P90
Nikon S4300
(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
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon P80 vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon P80 versus Nikon S4300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and S4300 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P80 was launched 4 years before the S4300 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S4300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the P80 grades versus the S4300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Nikon S4300

 P80 S4300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon P80

 S4300 P80 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P80 and Nikon S4300

 P80 S4300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon P80 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P80 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the P80 versus the S4300.

Nikon P80 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and S4300 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P80 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and S4300.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S4300 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P80 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Nikon P80 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P80 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P80 Portrait photography info
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P80 Street photography info
Nikon S4300 Street photography info
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average (139 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
36
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P80 Travel photography factors
Nikon S4300 Travel photography factors
56
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (139g)
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P80 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography highlights
37
focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P80 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S4300 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
34
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than average (139g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon P80 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P80 and Nikon S4300
 Nikon Coolpix P80Nikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P80 Nikon Coolpix S4300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2012-02-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 139 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 180 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $119