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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S4300

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2009
Nikon S4300
(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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S4300 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and S4300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was announced 3 years earlier than the S4300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S1000pj grades vs the S4300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Nikon S4300

 S1000pj S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S1000pj

 S4300 S1000pj 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 30 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S4300

 S1000pj S4300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj has got external dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S4300 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S4300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S1000pj and the S4300.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and S4300 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and S4300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S4300 to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (139g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography advice
Nikon S4300 Sports photography advice
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography information
Nikon S4300 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition (139g)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
Vlogging with Nikon S4300
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
34
rather wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (139 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S4300
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjNikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Nikon Coolpix S4300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-04 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 139g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 180 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $289 $119