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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
  • Launched February 2012
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S4300 and Olympus SP-610UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was manufactured 14 months later than the SP-610UZ which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S4300 matches up versus the SP-610UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 S4300 SP-610UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon S4300

 SP-610UZ S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 S4300 SP-610UZ 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S4300 and Olympus SP-610UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S4300 against the SP-610UZ.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and SP-610UZ is 95 and 79 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and SP-610UZ.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S4300 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher S4300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography info
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
lighter than others (139g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4300
Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography highlights
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lighter than others (139 grams)
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (616mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging details
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pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others (139g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Olympus SP-610UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139g (0.31 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 pictures 340 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model EN-EL19 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $119 $299