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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S620

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S620 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 S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and S620 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was announced 3 years after the S620 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the S4300 matches up versus the S620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S620

 S4300 S620 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 37 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon S4300

 S620 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S620

 S4300 S620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S620 has measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S4300 and the S620.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and S620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and S620.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S4300 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer S4300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4300
Street photography with Nikon S620
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4300
Sports photography with Nikon S620
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
provides focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average in class (120 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography details
Nikon S620 Landscape photography details
41
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (139g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Nikon S620
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Nikon Coolpix S620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 pounds) 120 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $119 $37