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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6200 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
  • Launched February 2012
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the S6200 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was brought out 6 months later than the S6200 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S4300 scores against the S6200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S6200

 S4300 S6200 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Nikon S4300

 S6200 S4300 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S6200

 S4300 S6200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 has external measurements 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 S6200 has measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S6200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S4300 against the S6200.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and S6200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and S6200.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography factors
Nikon S6200 Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (139g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4300
Sports photography with Nikon S6200
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6200 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition (139 grams)
features touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (180 shots)
missing Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (139 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Nikon S6200
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $119 $229