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Canon 1D X vs Nikon S4100

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
73
Overall
68
Canon EOS-1D X front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon 1D X vs Nikon S4100 Key Specs

Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Old Model is Canon 1Ds MIII
  • Replacement is Canon 1D X II
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
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Canon 1D X vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon 1D X vs Nikon S4100, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and S4100 (14MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and S4100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D X was manufactured 9 months later than the S4100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D X being a Large SLR camera and the Nikon S4100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 1D X scores against the S4100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X over the Nikon S4100

 1D X S4100 
ReleasedOctober 2011February 2011Fresher by 9 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Canon 1D X

 S4100 1D X 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1D X and Nikon S4100

 1D X S4100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon 1D X vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D X features outside measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4100 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D X vs Nikon S4100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 1D X compared to the S4100.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X and S4100 is 50 and 99 respectively.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X and S4100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1D X featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 1D X will offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern 1D X provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1D X vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Portrait photography camera
79
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X Street photography features
Nikon S4100 Street photography features
59
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X Sports photography features
Nikon S4100 Sports photography features
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (1,120 per charge)
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X Travel photography information
Nikon S4100 Travel photography information
49
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (1,120 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
67
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (190 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Landscape photography camera
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (1,120 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (190 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S4100 as a Vlogging camera
28
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon 1D X vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X and Nikon S4100
 Canon EOS-1D XNikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS-1D X Nikon Coolpix S4100
Category Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2011-10-18 2011-02-09
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual Digic 5+ Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 61 9
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.50 m
Flash options E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1340 grams (2.95 lb) -
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 2786 not tested
Other
Battery life 1120 pictures 190 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E4N EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
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