Nikon S4200
Budget Compact Camera
 vs Apple iPhone 4S
Budget Compact Camera

What’s good about the Nikon COOLPIX S4200

Best price $249
  • Higher sensor resolution 16 MP vs 8 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 28 mm² vs 16 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 460k dots vs 326k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 3,200 ISO vs 800 ISO
  • Newer camera June 2012 vs October 2011
  • Has panorama image capture iPhone 4S does not have panorama
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What’s good about the Apple iPhone 4S

Best price
$649
  • Significantly smaller body size 4 in³ vs 8 in³
  • Thinner body for better pocket fit 0.37″ vs 0.9″
  • Bigger rear viewscreen 3.5″ vs 3.0″
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Has GPS location tagging S4200 does not have GPS
  • Has HDR on-board S4200 does not have HDR
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities S4200 does not have Wi-Fi
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What the Nikon S4200 and Apple iPhone 4S have in common

  • Weigh about the same 5 oz vs 4.9 oz

What’s missing from both the Nikon S4200 and the Apple iPhone 4S

  • No HDMI port
  • No 3D capture
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No RAW capture
  • No hot shoe
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