Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-3
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![Nikon Coolpix S4300 front Nikon Coolpix S4300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S4300/Nikon-S4300-front.jpg)
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-3 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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Announced February 2016
- Superseded the Olympus SH-2
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S4300 versus Olympus SH-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The S4300 was revealed 5 years before the SH-3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S4300 scores vs the SH-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The full galleries are available at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Olympus SH-3
S4300 | SH-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Nikon S4300
SH-3 | S4300 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 48 months |
Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Olympus SH-3
S4300 | SH-3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4300 enjoys outer dimensions 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 SH-3 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S4300 versus Olympus SH-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S4300 and the SH-3.
![Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S4300-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and SH-3 is 95 and 88 respectively.
![Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S4300-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and SH-3.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older S4300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S4300-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S4300-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2016-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash modes | 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) | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 139 gr (0.31 lbs) | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) |
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 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 photographs | 380 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $119 | $579 |