Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S5100
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2010
Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S5100 Overview
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S5100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S5100
S4300 | S5100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | August 2010 | Newer by 18 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Nikon S4300
S5100 | S4300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S5100
S4300 | S5100 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2010-08-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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 | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/2.7-6.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 139 gr (0.31 pounds) | 132 gr (0.29 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $119 | $200 |