• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 156.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S4300 advantages over Panasonic XS1

  • More telephoto lens reach
    156 mm vs 120 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Panasonic XS1 advantages over Nikon S4300

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 290 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Lighter weight
    103g vs 139g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm JX280

Nikon S4300
Fujifilm JX280
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More dots on screen
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon S4300 vs Fujifilm JX280

Panasonic XS1
Fujifilm JX280
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic XS1 vs Fujifilm JX280

Compared to Sony W610

Nikon S4300
Sony W610
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $203
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S4300 vs Sony W610

Panasonic XS1
Sony W610
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer exposure
  • $203
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W610

Compared to Nikon S3300

Nikon S4300
Nikon S3300
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S3300

Panasonic XS1
Nikon S3300
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic XS1 vs Nikon S3300

Compared to Canon A2300

Nikon S4300
Canon A2300
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More dots on screen
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S4300 vs Canon A2300

Panasonic XS1
Canon A2300
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic XS1 vs Canon A2300

Compared to Fujifilm JX680

Nikon S4300
Fujifilm JX680
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S4300 vs Fujifilm JX680

Panasonic XS1
Fujifilm JX680
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic XS1 vs Fujifilm JX680

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