Nikon Coolpix
S3100
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
S4100

Nikon Coolpix S4100

70

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S4100

Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 15fps
Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
460k dots
Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
Nikon Coolpix S3100

62
"The Coolpix S3100 generally produces well exposed images although on occasions the camera underexposed a touch in bright conditions with colours accurately reproduced."
ephotozine.com | talking about the S3100's image-quality

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S3100

Thickness
 Thin
0.7"

differences

Advantages of the Nikon S3100
Image stabilization Image stabilization Sensor shift vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Size Slightly smaller 93x57x18 mm vs 95x56x19 mm
Help
 Around 10% smaller
Weight Lighter 118 g vs 131 g
Help
 Around 10% lighter
Thickness Slightly thinner 0.7" vs 0.8"
Help
 Around 10% thinner
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the Nikon S3100

Advantages of the Nikon S4100
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 15fps vs 720p @ 30fps
Help
 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video but at a lower frame rate
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
Help
 More than 10% larger screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
Help
 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
Help
 2x higher resolution screen
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix S3100 Nikon Coolpix S3100
62 vs 70
Explain scores
Nikon Coolpix S4100 Nikon Coolpix S4100
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix S4100. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a ultra compact with a compact.

performance Which camera has better performance? Cast your vote!

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 Nikon Coolpix S3100 vs Nikon Coolpix S4100
NikonCoolpix S4100
Uses Travel score Travel
On holiday or vacation
7
5
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Sports score Sports
Fast action, sometimes indoors
2
5
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Features Low light image quality Low light image quality
Lack of noise, sharp details
2
5
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Color accuracy Color accuracy
White balance in varied lighting
3
6
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Autofocus peformance Still image focusing
Speed and accuracy
3
5
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Autofocus performance Video focusing
Speed and accuracy
2
5
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Manual controls Manual settings
How quickly and easily you can change settings
1
5
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similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Size Fairly small Help
S3100:93x57x18 mm
S4100:95x56x19 mm
Weight Light weight Help
S3100:118 g
S4100:131 g
Thickness Thin Help
S3100:0.7"
S4100:0.8"
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
S3100:$76.95
S4100:$88.00
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
4 seconds
Macro focus Poor macro capabilities Help
10 cm
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
0.7 fps

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot A2200

Canon PowerShot A2200

Compact

$77 - $142
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Macro focus Much closer macro focusing
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot A2200 vs the Coolpix S3100
Compare the PowerShot A2200 vs the Coolpix S4100
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS

Canon PowerShot A3300 IS

Compact

$98 - $104
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot A3300 IS vs the Coolpix S3100
Compare the PowerShot A3300 IS vs the Coolpix S4100
Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Compact

$109 - $189
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the ELPH 100 HS vs the Coolpix S3100
Compare the ELPH 100 HS vs the Coolpix S4100
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

Canon PowerShot A3200 IS

Compact

$138 - $207
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the PowerShot A3200 IS vs the Coolpix S3100
Compare the PowerShot A3200 IS vs the Coolpix S4100
Nikon Coolpix S6100

Nikon Coolpix S6100

Compact

$119 - $127
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Macro focus Much closer macro focusing
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the Coolpix S6100 vs the Coolpix S3100
Compare the Coolpix S6100 vs the Coolpix S4100
Sony Cybershot W530

Sony Cybershot DSC-W530

Ultra compact

$95 - $117
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Movie format Records lower quality movies
Compare the Cybershot DSC-W530 vs the Coolpix S3100
Compare the Cybershot DSC-W530 vs the Coolpix S4100
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$149 - $235
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Coolpix S3100
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Coolpix S4100

Nikon Coolpix S3100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Coolpix S3100.

Nikon Coolpix S4100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix JX400

Fujifilm FinePix JX400

Compact

$201 - $231
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the FinePix JX400 vs the Coolpix S4100

appearance

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discussion Which do you think is better?

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Ksjd (10:27 PM, February 20, 2012)
wow this has to be one of the best and most useful comparisons I have ever seen.