Nikon S4300 vs Samsung NX20

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S4300 and Samsung NX20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is pretty similar but the S4300 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The S4300 was unveiled 2 months before the NX20 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S4300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S4300 grades versus the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Samsung NX20. The full galleries are available at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 enjoys 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) and the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S4300 and Samsung NX20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S4300 against the NX20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and NX20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and NX20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S4300 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX20 will deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.