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Kodak Touch vs Nikon S4100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Kodak EasyShare Touch front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S4100 Key Specs

Kodak Touch
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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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Kodak Touch vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Kodak Touch vs Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the Touch (14MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is fairly close but the Touch (1/3") and S4100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The Touch was unveiled within a month of the S4100 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Touch scores vs the S4100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Touch over the Nikon S4100

 Touch S4100 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Kodak Touch

 S4100 Touch 

Common features in the Kodak Touch and Nikon S4100

 Touch S4100 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak Touch has outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4100 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Touch versus the S4100.

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Touch and S4100 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Touch and S4100.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizes. The Touch offers the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher.

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Touch vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Touch
Portrait photography with Nikon S4100
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (150g)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak Touch Sports photography features
Nikon S4100 Sports photography features
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Touch Travel photography info
Nikon S4100 Travel photography info
68
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Touch Landscape photography features
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography features
42
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (190 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Touch as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S4100 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Kodak Touch vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Touch and Nikon S4100
 Kodak EasyShare TouchNikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare Touch Nikon Coolpix S4100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-04 2011-02-09
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) -
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 190 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID KLIC-7006 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/MicroSDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $100 $140