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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S810c 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 S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2014
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S810c Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S810c, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was introduced 3 years before the S810c which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S4300 matches up versus the S810c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S810c

 S4300 S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon S4300

 S810c S4300 
IntroducedApril 2014February 2012More modern by 26 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S810c

 S4300 S810c 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4300 provides exterior dimensions 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 S810c has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S4300 versus the S810c.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and S810c is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and S810c.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S4300 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than others (216g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S810c Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competitors (139g)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others (216g)
has focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (270 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4300
Vlogging with Nikon S810c
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (139g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (216 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2014-04-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139g (0.31 lbs) 216g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 images 270 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $119 $350