Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 vs Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Nikon Coolpix S4300
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 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.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 was introduced in August 2012 and Nikon Coolpix S4300 was introduced in February 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Highlights

      • 20.2 MP 1-inch Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 25 Focus Points (25 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,229k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Nikon Coolpix S4300.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      •   Video Capture
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
      •   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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   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 - 330 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   DxO Overall Score - 66
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 over Nikon Coolpix S4300.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 vs Nikon Coolpix S4300
      Larger Sensor 1-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.2 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 vs 4608 x 3456
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording With downloadable app vs
      More Focus Points 25 vs 9
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.8 vs f/3.5
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.9 vs f/6.5
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,229k dot vs 460k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Longer Battery Life 330 shots vs 180 shots

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      Sony RX100 VII
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony RX100 II
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Sony RX100 VI
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony RX100 III
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony RX100 VA
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony RX100 V
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony RX100 IV
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Fujifilm XF1
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon A810
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Olympus SH-3
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon SX130 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Fujifilm X10
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      2/3-inch

      12 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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 vs Nikon Coolpix S4300
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 26 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 100 mm vs 156 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3.6x vs 6x
      Touch Screen vs
      AF-Area Metering vs
      Lighter 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz) vs 139 g (0.31 lb / 4.90 oz)

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      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

      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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Nikon Coolpix S4300
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO25,6003,200
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)139 g (0.31 lb / 4.90 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Nikon Coolpix S4300
        Small Sensor1-inch1/2.3-inch
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life330 shots180 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Nikon Coolpix S4300 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 1,229k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. 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.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 features a 20.2 megapixel 1-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. 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

      NFC on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots and Nikon Coolpix S4300 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 180 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo 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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S4300. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 body has dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42") and Nikon Coolpix S4300 body has dimensions of 96 x 59 x 21 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 0.83"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 weighs 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S4300 weighs 139 g (0.31 lb / 4.90 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      102 mm

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      59 mm

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      36 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Nikon Coolpix S4300

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      GOOD
      72
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 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 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Nikon Coolpix S4300 and give them scores of 63 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.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      OVERALL
      63
      OVERALL
      58

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 66
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      GOOD
      75
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      GOOD
      70
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      72
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      POOR
      54
      •   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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Nikon Coolpix S4300

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 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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