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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Released February 2012
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was announced 12 months later than the S6100 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S4300 matches up versus the S6100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S6100

 S4300 S6100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2011Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Nikon S4300

 S6100 S4300 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S6100

 S4300 S6100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S4300 versus the S6100.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and S6100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and S6100.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent S4300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography information
Nikon S6100 Street photography information
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (139 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4300
Sports photography with Nikon S6100
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6100 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors in class (139 grams)
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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features touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
41
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging info
Nikon S6100 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Nikon S6100
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2011-02-09
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.31 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $119 $195