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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9100 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 S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Updated by Nikon S9300
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S4300 was released 7 months after the S9100 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S4300 matches up against the S9100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S9100

 S4300 S9100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon S4300

 S9100 S4300 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S9100

 S4300 S9100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 has outer 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 S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S4300 versus the S9100.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and S9100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and S9100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S4300 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern S4300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography info
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography info
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MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography details
Nikon S9100 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography features
Nikon S9100 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4300
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
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lighter than competitors in class (139 grams)
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competition in class (214g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (270 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
39
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9100 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (139 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Nikon S9100
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139g (0.31 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 photographs 270 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $119 $329