Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S5100

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A4000 IS versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and S5100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was released 18 months later than the S5100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A4000 IS matches up against the S5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS has outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A4000 IS against the S5100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and S5100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and S5100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A4000 IS to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher A4000 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.