Clicky

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Announced February 2012
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The S3300 was revealed at a similar time to the S4300 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S3300 matches up versus the S4300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon S4300

 S3300 S4300 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S3300

 S4300 S3300 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S4300

 S3300 S4300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 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 S3300 vs Nikon S4300 in our newest Camera plus 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 time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S3300 vs the S4300.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and S4300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and S4300.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography information
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (139 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S4300 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography details
Nikon S4300 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competitors (128g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others in class (139 grams)
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging details
Nikon S4300 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
34
relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (139g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Nikon S4300
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Nikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Nikon Coolpix S4300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 139 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 180 shots 180 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $99 $119