- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 26.00mm - 156.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Nikon S4300 Review.
- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 25,600
- Go in depth with our full Olympus E-PL9 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the E-PL9.
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| Prices: | Compare Prices | |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Olympus E-PL8
E-PL8 vs E-PL9 |
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| Successor: |
Olympus E-PL10
E-PL9 vs E-PL10 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | S4300 | E-PL9 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $169.95 | $699.99 |
| Street Price: | $699.99 | |
| Date Available: | 2012-02-15 | 2018-04-05 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
4.9 oz
(139 g)
includes batteries |
16.7 oz
(473 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
3.8 x
2.3 x
0.8 in. (96 x 59 x 21 mm) |
4.6 x
2.7 x
1.5 in. (117 x 68 x 39 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | BSI | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.0 | 16.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.34 microns | 3.75 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 8.6 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 1280x720 () |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (120p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: | Zoom-Nikkor VR | Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ ED M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 26 - 156mm | 28 - 84mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.6 - 27.6mm | 14 - 42mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 6.00x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/6.5 (tele) - ??? | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 37.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection with Subject Tracking | High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 121 points / All target, Group target (9 areas), Single target (normal), Single target (small); Eye detection with left/right/nearest priority |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | ||
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 1,036,800 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (auto gain from ISO 80 to 1600), Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 400, 80 to 800), ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | AUTO ISO: 100 (Low) - 25600 (Customizable, Default 100-1600); Manual ISO: 100 (Low), 200 - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, , Fluorescent, Underwater, Flash, Custom, Kelvin | |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/16000 - 60 sec | |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| Metering Modes: | Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control | |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | 20 scene modes plus special effects including Soft, Sepia, High Key, Low Key, High Contrast Monochrome and Selective Color | Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape with Portrait, Night Scene with Portrait, Children, Hand-held Starlight, Night Scene, Fireworks, Light Trails, Sports, Panning, Landscape, Sunset, Beach and Snow, Backlight HDR, Candle, Silent mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Documents, Multi Focus); Live Composite, Live Bulb, Panorama, Silent, Multiple Exposure, AE bracketing, HDR Backlight, Keystone Compensation; Art Filter (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Colour, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Dramatic Tone, Gentle Sepia, Key Line, Water colour, Partial Colour (18 colors selectable), Vintage, Bleach Bypass, Instant Film); Gradation (Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key). |
| Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2, 12, custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, Flash On, w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; Slow Syncro | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (Full, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64), Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 5.4 m / 17.7 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | GN=7.6m (ISO 200) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio | |
| Included Memory: | 74.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | Wi-Fi or Optional Remote Cable RM-UC1 | |
| Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB 2.0 port | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.6 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.6 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 14 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | ||
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 180 shots | 350 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | 80 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL19 | Proprietary BLS-50 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL19 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BLS-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Optical VR Image Stabilization, 3-inch 460k-dot Touchscreen LCD, 720p HD Movies, 20 Scene modes, Subject Tracking AF, Smart Portrait System. Available in plum, black, silver, white or red. | Available in black, brown or white. |
