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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9300 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
  • Launched February 2012
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9100
  • Updated by Nikon S9500
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S4300 versus Nikon S9300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Nikon. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was brought out 5 months before the S9300 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the S4300 scores versus the S9300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Nikon S9300

 S4300 S9300 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon S4300

 S9300 S4300 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Nikon S9300

 S4300 S9300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4300 features 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) while the Nikon S9300 has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S4300 vs the S9300.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and S9300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and S9300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos however you need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
Portrait photography with Nikon S9300
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megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography advice
Nikon S9300 Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (215g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4300
Sports photography with Nikon S9300
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography information
Nikon S9300 Travel photography information
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lighter than competitors in class (139g)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography information
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography information
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quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9300 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (139 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Nikon S9300
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2012-07-16
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" 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 images 200 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $119 $249