| Attribute | Nikon Coolpix S4 ×  | Nikon Coolpix L1 ×  |                 
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| General | ||
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S4 | Nikon Coolpix L1 | 
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon | 
| Manufacturer url | https://www.nikonusa.com/ | https://www.nikonusa.com/ | 
| Model number | S4 | L1 | 
| Camera format | Swivel | Compact | 
| Release year (year) | 2005 | 2005 | 
| Tripod mount | + | + | 
| Length (mm) | 112 | 90 | 
| Width (mm) | 37 | 47 | 
| Height (mm) | 69 | 61 | 
| Weight (g) | 205 | 180 | 
| Waterproof | - | - | 
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD | 
| Effective megapixels (MP) | 6 | 6.2 | 
| Sensor format | 1/2.5 inch | 1/2.5 inch | 
| Sensor area (mm²) | 24.71 | 24.71 | 
| Sensor width (mm) | 5.76 | 5.76 | 
| Sensor height (mm) | 4.29 | 4.29 | 
| Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 2.05 | 2.05 | 
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - | 
| Self-cleaning | - | - | 
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - | - | 
| On-sensor phase detect | - | - | 
| Image Capture | ||
| Image resolution | 
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| Continuous-mode (fps) | 1.4 | 0.6 | 
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies | + | + | 
| Movie resolution | 
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| Image Storage | ||
| Movie file format | QuickTime | QuickTime | 
| Composite video out | + | + | 
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + | + | 
| Lens and Optics | ||
| Lens | Zoom-Nikkor | Zoom-Nikkor | 
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 38.00 - 380.00 | 38.00 - 190.00 | 
| Focal length (actual) (mm) | 3.00 - 63.00 | 4.00 | 
| Zoom ratio (x) | 10 | 5 | 
| Aperture range (f) | 0.29 | 0.20 - 0.34 | 
| Integrated nd filter | - | - | 
| Min focus range (cm) | 30 | 50 | 
| Optical image stabilization | - | - | 
| Digital zoom | + | + | 
| Digital zoom values (x) | 
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| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto focus | + | + | 
| Auto focus type | - | Contrast Detect | 
| Auto focus assist light | - | - | 
| Manual focus | - | - | 
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | LCD | LCD | 
| Focus peaking | - | - | 
| Display | ||
| Eye-level viewfinder | - | - | 
| Rear display | + | + | 
| Rear display size (inch) | 2.5 | 2.5 | 
| Rear display resolution (dots) | 110,000 | 110,000 | 
| Touchscreen | - | - | 
| Articulating screen | - | - | 
| Exposure | ||
| Iso settings | Auto, 50-400 | 50-200 | 
| Auto iso mode | - | - | 
| White balance settings | 
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| Shutter speed range (s) | 1/1000 - 2 | 1/2000 - 4 | 
| Bulb mode | - | - | 
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | 
| Explosure metering modes | 256-Segment Matrix | 256-Segment Matrix metering, plus Center-Weighted, Spot | 
| Program auto exposure | - | - | 
| Aperture priority | - | - | 
| Shutter priority | - | - | 
| Full manual exposure | - | - | 
| Creative exposure modes | Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museum | Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museum | 
| Self timer (s) | 
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| High resolution composite | - | - | 
| Flash | ||
| Built-in flash | + | + | 
| Flash modes | 
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| Flash range description | 1 ft. 4 in. – 10 ft./0.4-3.1m | 1.8 – 11.6 ft. / 0.5-3.5m (W), 1.8 – 6.7 ft. / 5-2m ft. (T) | 
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| Dual card slots | - | - | 
| Included memory (MB) | 13 | 10 | 
| Included memory type | Internal | Internal | 
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-in wi-fi | - | - | 
| NFC | - | - | 
| Bluetooth | - | - | 
| Built-in gps | - | - | 
| Microphone jack | - | - | 
| Headphone jack | - | - | 
| External connections | 
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| Pictbridge compliant | + | + | 
| Dpof compliant | + | + | 
| Connections (extended) | - | 
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| Performance Timing | ||
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 2.41 | 4.3 | 
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | 1.4 | 0.6 | 
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames) | 8 | 999 | 
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s) | 0.64 | 1.19 | 
| Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s) | 1.45 | 1 | 
| Shutter lag (prefocused) (s) | 0.06 | 0.29 | 
| Startup time (s) | 2 | 3.8 | 
| Play -> record time (s) | 1.1 | 0.7 | 
| Flash cycle time, full power (s) | 8 | 8 | 
| Power | ||
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots) | 290 | 230 | 
| Battery form factor | 2 x AA | 2 x AA | 
| Usable battery types | 
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| Batteries included | 2 x AA Alkaline disposable | 2 x AA Alkaline disposable | 
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | - | - | 
| Software | ||
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