Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-4
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-4 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 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Older Model is Olympus TG-3
- Renewed by Olympus TG-5
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S4300 and Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S4300 was released 4 years before the TG-4 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S4300 grades versus the TG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Olympus TG-4
S4300 | TG-4 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon S4300
TG-4 | S4300 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | February 2012 | Fresher by 38 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Olympus TG-4
S4300 | TG-4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4300 has 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 TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Nikon S4300 and Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S4300 compared to the TG-4.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and TG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and TG-4.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older S4300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2015-04-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 139 grams (0.31 lb) | 247 grams (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 380 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $119 | $379 |