Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Launched February 2010
- Succeeded the Olympus SP-590 UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-610UZ
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S4300 was released 2 years later than the SP-600 UZ and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S4300 matches up against the SP-600 UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ
S4300 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Nikon S4300
SP-600 UZ | S4300 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
S4300 | SP-600 UZ | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 has external 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 Olympus SP-600 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Check the Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S4300 versus the SP-600 UZ.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and SP-600 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and SP-600 UZ.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S4300 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger S4300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Olympus SP-600 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Olympus SP-600 UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 pounds) | 455g (1.00 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
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 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $119 | $189 |