Nikon S01 vs Nikon S4000

Below, we are comparing the Nikon S01 vs Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The resolution of the S01 (10MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is very similar but the S01 (1/2.9") and S4000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S01 was introduced 3 years later than the S4000 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S01 grades versus the S4000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S01 & Nikon Coolpix S4000. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S01 Gallery & Nikon S4000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S01 provides outer measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) and the Nikon S4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S01 vs the S4000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S01 and S4000 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S01 and S4000.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S01 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon S4000 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher S01 should have a benefit in sensor technology.