Nikon S4300 vs Olympus SP-100

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S4300 and Olympus SP-100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was brought out 24 months before the SP-100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S4300 being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S4300 matches up versus the SP-100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus SP-100 has measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

See the Nikon S4300 and Olympus SP-100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S4300 against the SP-100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and SP-100 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and SP-100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older S4300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.