Nikon S02 vs Nikon S4000

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon S02 and Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact cameras and both are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is pretty close but the S02 (1/3") and S4000 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The S02 was revealed 3 years later than the S4000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S02 matches up vs the S4000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S02 & Nikon Coolpix S4000. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S02 Gallery & Nikon S4000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S02 has physical dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S02 compared to the S4000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S02 and S4000 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S02 and S4000.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S02 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon S02 will result in greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent S02 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.