Nikon S4300 vs Sony H200
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Nikon S4300 vs Sony H200 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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
- Announced January 2013

Nikon S4300 vs Sony H200 Overview
Here is a extended review of the Nikon S4300 versus Sony H200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S4300 was brought out 11 months prior to the H200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S4300 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S4300 matches up vs the H200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony H200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Sony H200
S4300 | H200 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Nikon S4300
H200 | S4300 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Sony H200
S4300 | H200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S4300 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S4300 versus Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S4300 against the H200.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and H200 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S4300 and H200.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H200 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older S4300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S4300 vs Sony H200 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-01 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 20cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 139g (0.31 lb) | 530g (1.17 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 240 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $119 | $250 |