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Nikon S4300 vs Sony A7R IV Comparison

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Nikon S4300

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Sony A7R IV

61 MP | Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon S4300 vs Sony A7R IV Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Nikon S4300, which was introduced in February 2012 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Sony A7R IV, which was introduced in July 2019 is a Pro Mirrorless camera with a 61.0MP Full frame sensor. As you can see, S4300 is 7 years older than A7R IV. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Comparing an interchangeble lens camera to a fixed lens camera is a bit tricky but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S4300 and Sony A7R IV before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon S4300 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-02-01
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 26-156 mm F3.5-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • Unknown continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 139g. 96 x 59 x 21 mm

Sony A7R IV Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-07-16
  • 61MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 100 - 32000 ( expands to 50-102800)
  • Sony E Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3 Tilting Screen
  • 5760k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 665g. 129 x 96 x 78 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Sony Alpha A7R III Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S4300 and Sony A7R IV compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S4300 over Sony Alpha A7R IV
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Weight
139 g vs 665 g 526 g lighter


Reasons to choose Sony Alpha A7R IV over Nikon Coolpix S4300
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution
61 MP vs 16 MP 281% more pixels
Max ISO
32.000 vs 3.200 900% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
567 vs 9 558 more focus points
LCD Screen Resolution
1.440k dots vs 460k dots 213% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
670 shots vs 180 shots 490 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Sensor Pixel Area
14.15µm2 vs 1.76µm2 703% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Pixel Shift High-Res Mode
Yes (241.0MP) vs No Increased resolution with pixel shift
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Animal Eye AF Tracking
Yes vs No Easily lock and track focus on animals
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
Anti Flicker
Yes vs No Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light
Eye Tracking Focus
Yes vs No Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Sony Alpha A7R IV
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Sony Alpha A7R IV
Nikon S4300 vs Sony A7R IV: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon S4300 and Sony A7R IV side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S4300 has external dimensions of 96 x 59 x 21 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 0.83″) and weighs 139 g (0.31 lb / 4.90 oz) (including batteries). Sony A7R IV has external dimensions of 129 x 96 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.78 x 3.07″) and weighs 665 g (1.47 lb / 23.46 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S4300 and Sony A7R IV. Nikon S4300 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 33mm narrower, 37mm shorter and 57mm thinner than Sony A7R IV. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Nikon S4300 has a built-in lens but Sony A7R IV doesn't. Once you put a lens on A7R IV, its thickness will increase significantly.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony A7R IV Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon S4300 and Sony A7R IV Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S4300 and Sony A7R IV.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony A7R IV Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon S4300 and Sony A7R IV Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S4300 and Sony A7R IV.
Nikon S4300 vs Sony A7R IV Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon S4300 and Sony A7R IV Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon S4300 is significantly lighter (526g ) than the Sony A7R IV which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on A7R IV, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of A7R IV, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to S4300.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon S4300 and Sony A7R IV's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Sony A7R IV features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Nikon S4300 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to A7R IV.
Nikon S4300 vs Sony A7R IV: Sensor Comparison

Nikon S4300 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Sony A7R IV has a 61.0MP Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Sony A7R IV's sensor provides 45MP more than Nikon S4300's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

One other difference between these two cameras that is worth mentioning is that Sony A7R IV's sensor doesn't have an anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the S4300 and A7R IV sensor size comparison.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S4300 and Sony A7R IV Cameras


As seen above, Sony A7R IV has a 30.4x Larger sensor area than Nikon S4300. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Nikon S4300 and Sony A7R IV Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S4300 and Sony A7R IV for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon S4300 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Sony A7R IV for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 61.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon S4300 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony A7R IV for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
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Nikon S4300 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony A7R IV for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
156 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 180 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
567 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 670 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Anti Flicker feature
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Nikon S4300 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony A7R IV for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Compact Body
139g
Body Thickness 21mm
6.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Anti Flicker feature
Medium size Body
665g
Body Thickness 78mm
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Nikon S4300 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony A7R IV for Landscape Photography

GOOD
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Large Full frame (35.8 x 23.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 61.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
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Nikon S4300 vs Sony A7R IV: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon S4300 and Sony A7R IV, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon S4300 and Sony A7R IV scores compare:

Nikon S4300
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #192 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #756 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Sony A7R IV
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #3 out of 88 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #3 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Sony A7R IV is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon S4300 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Nikon S4300. Otherwise, Sony A7R IV is the better camera overall.

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Sony A7R IV vs Nikon S4300 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix S4300 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Brand Nikon Sony
Announced 2012-02-01 2019-07-16
Body Type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch Full frame
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 35.8 x 23.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 852.04mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 61 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 9504 x 6336
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 32,000 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 102800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 567
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens Focal Range 26-156 mm (6×) no lens
Max Aperture F3.5-6.5 no lens
Macro Focus Range 5cm no lens
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3" 3
Resolution 460k dots 1,440k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 5,760k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.78x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/250s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 139g 665g
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm 129 x 96 x 78mm
Battery Life 180 shots 670 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 99
DxO Color Depth not tested 26.0
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 14.8
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 3344
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