Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E85
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Launched September 2009
Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E85 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon S4300 and Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe S4300 was announced 2 years after the E85 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S4300 grades versus the E85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Pentax Optio E85. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Pentax E85
S4300 | E85 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | September 2009 | More modern by 29 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Nikon S4300
E85 | S4300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Pentax E85
S4300 | E85 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 offers external 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) while the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S4300 and Pentax E85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S4300 and the E85.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and E85 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and E85.
As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S4300 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern S4300 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2009-09-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 139 grams (0.31 lbs) | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $119 | $0 |