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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS 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
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 S4300 SZ-31MR iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Nikon S4300

 SZ-31MR iHS S4300 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 S4300 SZ-31MR iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography features
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography features
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (139g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others in class (226g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4300
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (139g)
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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