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Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S4100

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S4100 Key Specs

Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Nikon S3100 and Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3100 was revealed at a similar time to the S4100 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S3100 grades versus the S4100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Nikon S4100

 S3100 S4100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Nikon S3100

 S4100 S3100 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Nikon S4100

 S3100 S4100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S3100 has outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4100 has specifications 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).

Check out the Nikon S3100 and Nikon S4100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S3100 vs the S4100.

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S3100 and S4100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3100 and S4100.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3100
Portrait photography with Nikon S4100
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3100
Street photography with Nikon S4100
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Sports photography camera
32
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3100
Travel photography with Nikon S4100
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography advice
33
fairly wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (190 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3100 Vlogging info
Nikon S4100 Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (26mm)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S3100 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Nikon S4100
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Nikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S4100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2011-02-09
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 gr (0.26 lb) -
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 pictures 190 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $139 $140