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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8100 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
  • Announced February 2012
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and S8100 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was brought out 18 months later than the S8100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S4300 grades against the S8100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S8100

 S4300 S8100 
LaunchedFebruary 2012September 2010More recent by 18 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Nikon S4300

 S8100 S4300 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S8100

 S4300 S8100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8100 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S4300 compared to the S8100.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and S8100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and S8100.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S4300 to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern S4300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
Portrait photography with Nikon S8100
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good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (139g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
38
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4300
Travel photography with Nikon S8100
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lighter than competition (139 grams)
provides touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography highlights
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quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging advice
Nikon S8100 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (139g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Nikon S8100
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 180 gr (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $119 $299