Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S570

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and S570 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was brought out 2 years later than the S570 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S4300 matches up versus the S570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Nikon Coolpix S570. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Nikon S570 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S570 has proportions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S570 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S4300 against the S570.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and S570 is 95 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and S570.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S4300 to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent S4300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.