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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released February 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S4300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S4300

 S3500 S4300 
IntroducedFebruary 2013February 2012Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S3500

 S4300 S3500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S4300

 S3500 S4300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

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

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography highlights
Nikon S4300 Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (139g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography advice
Nikon S4300 Sports photography advice
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography info
Nikon S4300 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition in class (139g)
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography details
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging details
Nikon S4300 Vlogging details
32
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
34
pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (139g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Nikon S4300
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Nikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3500 Nikon Coolpix S4300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-02-21 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-182mm (7.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 129 gr (0.28 pounds) 139 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $85 $119