Nikon S02 vs Nikon S4100

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.

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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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S02 and Nikon Coolpix S4100. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S02 Gallery and Nikon S4100 Gallery.

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.

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

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.