Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9100
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S9100
S4300 | S9100 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | July 2011 | Newer by 7 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon S4300
S9100 | S4300 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S9100
S4300 | S9100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and S9100 is 95 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
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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 |