Nikon S100 vs Nikon S4300
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2012
Nikon S100 vs Nikon S4300 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S100 vs Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S100 was brought out 5 months before the S4300 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S100 matches up vs the S4300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S100 vs Nikon S4300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S100 Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Nikon S4300
S100 | S4300 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 820k | 460k | Crisper screen (+360k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S100
S4300 | S100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S100 and Nikon S4300
S100 | S4300 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | February 2012 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S100 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S100 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S4300 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S100 vs Nikon S4300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S100 against the S4300.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and S4300 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S100 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and S4300.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should take the release date of the cameras into account.
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S100 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-08-24 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 820 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Organic LED monitor | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) | 139 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 | 150 images | 180 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $240 | $119 |