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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix S4300 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S4300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberS4300DMC-FX90
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)96102
Width (mm)2122
Height (mm)5956
Weight (g)139149
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerBSI-
Effective megapixels (MP)1612.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.53
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)-3.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVCHD, MP4; mono audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor VRLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT; 7elements in 6 groups, 3 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 156.0024.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)65
Aperture range (f)0.15 - 0.290.17 - 0.40
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection with Subject TrackingContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 23pt, 1pt, Spot Touch Area
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (auto gain from ISO 80 to 1600), Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 400, 80 to 800), ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings-
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)-1/4000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation-+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes-Intelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modes20 scene modes plus special effects including Soft, Sepia, High Key, Low Key, High Contrast Monochrome and Selective Color3D Photo, Cosmetic, SCN (Portrait, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description-0.6 - 5.9m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.5m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)7470
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • micro hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-3.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)180200
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL19Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
1↑Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL19 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.4 hd lite edition
  • quicktime
  • super loiloscope (trial version)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical VR Image Stabilization, 3-inch 460k-dot Touchscreen LCD, 720p HD Movies, 20 Scene modes, Subject Tracking AFMega OIS image stabilization, 3-inch touchscreen LCD, IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Full HD movies, 3D Photos, Motion Deblur



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