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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(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
Nikon S4300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Nikon S4300

 S100 S4300 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution820k460kCrisper screen (+360k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S100

 S4300 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Nikon S4300

 S100 S4300 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and S4300 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S100
Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
40
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography information
Nikon S4300 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (139 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S100
Travel photography with Nikon S4300
65
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition (139g)
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (180 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
34
rather wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (139 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S100 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Nikon S4300
 Nikon Coolpix S100Nikon Coolpix S4300
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