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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S4100

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S4100 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2010
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2011
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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S4100 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S1100pj versus Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was brought out 5 months before the S4100 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S1100pj scores versus the S4100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Nikon S4100

 S1100pj S4100 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Nikon S1100pj

 S4100 S1100pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S4100

 S1100pj S4100 
RevealedAugust 2010February 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1100pj has got outside measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and 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).

Check the Nikon S1100pj versus Nikon S4100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S1100pj and the S4100.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and S4100 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1100pj and S4100.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1100pj
Street photography with Nikon S4100
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (180 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1100pj
Sports photography with Nikon S4100
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography information
Nikon S4100 Travel photography information
61
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (180g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (190 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1100pj
Landscape photography with Nikon S4100
42
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging highlights
Nikon S4100 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (180 grams)
33
really wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S4100
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjNikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Nikon Coolpix S4100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-17 2011-02-09
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 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 functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $140