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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S4100

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S4100 Key Specs

Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Announced September 2013
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S02 vs Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the S02 (1/3") and S4100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The S02 was brought out 2 years later than the S4100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S02 grades vs the S4100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Nikon S4100

 S02 S4100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013February 2011More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Nikon S02

 S4100 S02 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Nikon S4100

 S02 S4100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S02 features outer measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Nikon S4100 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S02 and the S4100.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S02 and S4100 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S02 and S4100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S02 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon S4100 will provide greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger S02 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S02 Portrait photography information
Nikon S4100 Portrait photography information
33
good MP (13 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S02 Sports photography features
Nikon S4100 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S02 Travel photography advice
Nikon S4100 Travel photography advice
59
good MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 Landscape photography information
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography information
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S02
Vlogging with Nikon S4100
33
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Nikon S4100
 Nikon Coolpix S02Nikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S02 Nikon Coolpix S4100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-09-05 2011-02-09
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 4s
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 1.40 m 4.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lb) -
Dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 210 pictures 190 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots - 1
Pricing at launch $177 $140