Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS 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
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched February 2012
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S4300 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S4300 was released very close to the SZ-31MR iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S4300 grades vs the SZ-31MR iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Nikon S4300
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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Launched | February 2012 | February 2012 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S4300 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S4300 versus the SZ-31MR iHS.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and SZ-31MR iHS is 95 and 89 respectively.
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and SZ-31MR iHS.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should consider the release date of the cameras into account.
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-01 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Dual TruePic V |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 9.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 139 gr (0.31 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 200 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $119 | $0 |