Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S4300
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 LandslideThe 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.
Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S4300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Nikon Coolpix S4300. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Nikon S4300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon S4300
S3300 | S4300 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S3300
S4300 | S3300 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S4300
S3300 | S4300 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | February 2012 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and S4300 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | |
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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 |