Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-2
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-2 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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Introduced March 2015
- Previous Model is Olympus SH-1
- Renewed by Olympus SH-3
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On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S4300 versus Olympus SH-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S4300 was launched 4 years prior to the SH-2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S4300 matches up vs the SH-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Olympus SH-2
| S4300 | SH-2 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Nikon S4300
| SH-2 | S4300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2015 | February 2012 | Newer by 37 months |
Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Olympus SH-2
| S4300 | SH-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S4300 compared to the SH-2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and SH-2 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and SH-2.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S4300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-02-01 | 2015-03-11 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 11.5fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 139 gr (0.31 pounds) | 271 gr (0.60 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
| 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 pictures | 380 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $119 | $399 |