Reasons to choose Coolpix S4000
Released in 2010, Coolpix S4000 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 131 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix S4000
vs Nikon Coolpix S4300
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix S400028 mm²
Coolpix S4300- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix S4000 and Coolpix S4300 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix S4000MetricCoolpix S4300
12 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.54 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
2.37 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
42.17 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
131 gWeight139 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-ion EN-EL10 battery Li-ion batteryBatteryRechargeable EN-EL19 Lithium-Ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix S4000 and Coolpix S4300 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S4000 has the lighter body. The Coolpix S4300 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix S4300 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S4300
Released in 2012, Coolpix S4300 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 139 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.