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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(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
Nikon S5100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S5100

 S4300 S5100 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2010Newer by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Nikon S4300

 S5100 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S5100

 S4300 S5100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

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

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography features
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography features
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good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography advice
Nikon S5100 Street photography advice
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (132 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S5100 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S5100 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (139g)
provides focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than others (132g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
Landscape photography with Nikon S5100
41
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging info
Nikon S5100 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (132g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Nikon S5100
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Nikon Coolpix S5100
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