Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S4300
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S4300
| S3500 | S4300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2013 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S3500
| S4300 | S3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed |  | 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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and S4300 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Nikon 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 |