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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S4300 was revealed 20 months later than the S8000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S4300 matches up against the S8000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S8000

 S4300 S8000 
LaunchedFebruary 2012June 2010More recent by 20 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon S4300

 S8000 S4300 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S8000

 S4300 S8000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 comes with outside 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) while the Nikon S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S4300 and the S8000.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and S8000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and S8000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S4300 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern S4300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography features
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography features
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography details
Nikon S8000 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4300
Sports photography with Nikon S8000
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography features
Nikon S8000 Travel photography features
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lighter than competition in class (139g)
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
Landscape photography with Nikon S8000
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pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging information
Nikon S8000 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Nikon S8000
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 gr (0.31 pounds) 183 gr (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $119 $300