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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax RZ10 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
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S4300 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was released 7 months later than the RZ10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S4300 scores against the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Pentax RZ10

 S4300 RZ10 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2011More recent by 7 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Nikon S4300

 RZ10 S4300 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Pentax RZ10

 S4300 RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4300 features outer 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 Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S4300 versus the RZ10.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and RZ10.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S4300 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger S4300 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4300
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competitors (139g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (178 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (178 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ10
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pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (178 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging features
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Pentax RZ10
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 139g (0.31 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 178 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $119 $200