Nikon S02 vs Nikon S4300
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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
- Revealed September 2013
(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
Nikon S02 vs Nikon S4300 Overview
Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S02 and Nikon S4300, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is very similar but the S02 (1/3") and S4300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe S02 was released 20 months later than the S4300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S02 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S4300 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S02 matches up vs the S4300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S02 vs Nikon S4300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S02 and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S02 Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Nikon S4300
S02 | S4300 | |||
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Launched | September 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S02
S4300 | S02 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S02 and Nikon S4300
S02 | S4300 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon S02 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S02 offers external dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4300 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Nikon S02 and Nikon S4300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S02 versus the S4300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S02 and S4300 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S02 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S02 and S4300.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S02 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon S4300 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent S02 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S02 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S02 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-09-05 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | - | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | - | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 1.40 m | - |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 100 gr (0.22 lb) | 139 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 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 | 210 photographs | 180 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Built-in | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | - | One |
Retail pricing | $177 | $119 |