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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-2 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
  • Released February 2012
Olympus SH-2
(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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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

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").

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The 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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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 
IntroducedMarch 2015February 2012Newer by 37 months

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Olympus SH-2

 S4300 SH-2 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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).

See the Nikon S4300 versus Olympus SH-2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and SH-2 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography information
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography information
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Street photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (139 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4300
Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography information
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography information
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lighter than competitors in class (139g)
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than average (271 grams)
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography advice
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really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4300
Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
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really wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (139 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Olympus SH-2
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Olympus 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