Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S5100

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and S5100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was unveiled 18 months after the S5100 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S4300 matches up versus the S5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S5100 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S5100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S4300 versus the S5100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and S5100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and S5100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S4300 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer S4300 will have a benefit in sensor tech.