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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(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
  • Released February 2012
Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was released 2 years later than the S6000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S4300 grades against the S6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S6000

 S4300 S6000 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Nikon S4300

 S6000 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S6000

 S4300 S6000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6000 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S4300 vs the S6000.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and S6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and S6000.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S4300 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger S4300 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6000 Portrait photography advice
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resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (139g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography details
Nikon S6000 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition (139g)
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography details
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quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging advice
Nikon S6000 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (139 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Nikon S6000
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $119 $300