Nikon Coolpix S4000 vs Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Nikon Coolpix S4300
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S4000 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.

      Nikon Coolpix S4000 was introduced in February 2010 and Nikon Coolpix S4300 was introduced in February 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix S4000 Highlights

      • 12.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 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 Nikon Coolpix S4000
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S4300
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      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 Nikon Coolpix S4000 and Nikon Coolpix S4300.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 131 g (0.29 lb / 4.62 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Nikon S4000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S4000 over Nikon Coolpix S4300.

      Nikon Coolpix S4000 vs Nikon Coolpix S4300
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.2 vs f/3.5
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/6.5
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 4 sec
      Lighter 131 g (0.29 lb / 4.62 oz) vs 139 g (0.31 lb / 4.90 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S4000.

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon S4100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Panasonic ZS35
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon B700
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.2 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 Nikon Coolpix S4000.

      Nikon Coolpix S4000 vs Nikon Coolpix S4300
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.0 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4608 x 3456
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 27 mm vs 26 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 108 mm vs 156 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 4x vs 6x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 8 cm vs 5 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      AF-Area Metering vs
      HDMI Output vs Mini
      Internal Storage 45 MB vs 74 MB

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

      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

      Fujifilm SL300
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 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 Nikon Coolpix S4000 Nikon Coolpix S4300
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Touch Screen
        Built-in Flash
        Light131 g (0.29 lb / 4.62 oz)139 g (0.31 lb / 4.90 oz)
        Internal Storage45 MB74 MB
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S4000 Nikon Coolpix S4300
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        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

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S4000 and Nikon Coolpix S4300 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot resolution. Both models feature 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) (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.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S4000 features a 12.0 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 80 - 3,200. 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

      Nikon Coolpix S4000 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 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 on Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Nikon Coolpix S4300 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S4000 comes with EN-EL10 battery pack and Nikon Coolpix S4300 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 180 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix S4000 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Nikon Coolpix S4300 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S4000, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S4300. Nikon Coolpix S4000 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S4000 body has dimensions of 95 x 57 x 20 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.79") and Nikon Coolpix S4300 body has dimensions of 96 x 59 x 21 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 0.83"). Nikon Coolpix S4000 weighs 131 g (0.29 lb / 4.62 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S4300 weighs 139 g (0.31 lb / 4.90 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      95 mm

      57 mm

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      96 mm

      59 mm

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      20 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S4000 and Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Nikon Coolpix S4000 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

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      POOR
      53
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 131 g (0.29 lb / 4.62 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

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   No 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 - 131 g (0.29 lb / 4.62 oz)
      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 Nikon Coolpix S4000 and Nikon Coolpix S4300 and give them scores of 46 and 58 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      BAD
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      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      72
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

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

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      POOR
      44
      •   No 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

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 131 g (0.29 lb / 4.62 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      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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