Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S4300

The following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and S4300 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was introduced 13 months after the S4300 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the S3500 scores against the S4300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3500 features external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4300 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S3500 and the S4300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and S4300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3500 and S4300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern S3500 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.