Fujifilm FinePix SL300 vs Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Nikon Coolpix S4300
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and the Nikon Coolpix S4300, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 was introduced in January 2012 and Nikon Coolpix S4300 was introduced in February 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Highlights

      • 14.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S4300 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix SL300
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S4300
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Nikon Coolpix S4300.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 139 g (0.31 lb / 4.90 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm SL300
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix SL300 over Nikon Coolpix S4300.

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 vs Nikon Coolpix S4300
      Lower Native ISO 64 vs 100
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 26 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 720 mm vs 156 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 30x vs 6x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.1 vs f/3.5
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance 40 cm vs 50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 2 cm vs 5 cm
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 4 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Longer Battery Life 300 shots vs 180 shots

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      Fujifilm SL240
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm SL1000
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Nikon D3S
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Pentax W80
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.10 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Nikon S4300
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S4300 over Fujifilm FinePix SL300.

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 vs Nikon Coolpix S4300
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.0 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 3216 vs 4608 x 3456
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Touch Screen vs
      AF-Area Metering vs
      Lighter 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz) vs 139 g (0.31 lb / 4.90 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S4300.

      Nikon S4000
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.0 MP

      Nikon S4100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a1
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      Full Frame

      50.1 MP

      Sony RX100
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Leica D-LUX 5
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      1/1.63-inch

      10.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS100
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony a6700
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      APS-C

      26.0 MP

      Sony HX200V
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Sony RX1R II
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Nikon Coolpix S4300
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6003,200
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Mini
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Nikon Coolpix S4300
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life300 shots180 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Nikon Coolpix S4300 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot resolution. Nikon Coolpix S4300 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Nikon Coolpix S4300) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.


      Electronic Viewfinder on Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 97% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix S4300.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 features a 14.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600 and expands to 64 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Nikon Coolpix S4300 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2864, 4288 x 2416, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S4300 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448 , 1600 X 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm FinePix SL300 has a Mini HDMI and Nikon Coolpix S4300 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 comes with NP-85 battery pack with battery life of 300 shots and Nikon Coolpix S4300 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 180 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix SL300, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S4300. Fujifilm FinePix SL300 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m on Fujifilm FinePix SL300. Fujifilm FinePix SL300 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 body has dimensions of 122 x 93 x 100 mm (4.8 x 3.66 x 3.94") and Nikon Coolpix S4300 body has dimensions of 96 x 59 x 21 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 0.83"). Fujifilm FinePix SL300 weighs 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S4300 weighs 139 g (0.31 lb / 4.90 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Nikon Coolpix S4300 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      GOOD
      72
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      GOOD
      71
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 139 g (0.31 lb / 4.90 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 139 g (0.31 lb / 4.90 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Nikon Coolpix S4300 and give both of them the score of 58 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      GOOD
      72
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix SL300

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 139 g (0.31 lb / 4.90 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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