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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8200 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S8200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was announced 6 months later than the S8200 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S4300 scores versus the S8200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S8200

 S4300 S8200 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon S4300

 S8200 S4300 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution961k460kClearer screen (+501k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S8200

 S4300 S8200 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 has outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S4300 against the S8200.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and S8200 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and S8200.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography features
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography features
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than others (213g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography info
Nikon S8200 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
41
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
has touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others (213g)
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (250 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography features
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography features
41
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging features
Nikon S8200 Vlogging features
34
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (213g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 961 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 gr (0.31 lb) 213 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $119 $329