Nikon S230 vs Nikon S4000
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Nikon S230 vs Nikon S4000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2000
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched February 2010
Nikon S230 vs Nikon S4000 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Nikon S230 vs Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the S230 (10MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S230 was manufactured 12 months prior to the S4000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the S230 grades versus the S4000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S230 vs Nikon S4000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S230 & Nikon Coolpix S4000. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S230 Gallery & Nikon S4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Nikon S4000
S230 | S4000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Nikon S230
S4000 | S230 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S230 and Nikon S4000
S230 | S4000 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S230 vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S230 provides external measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Nikon S4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S230 vs Nikon S4000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S230 vs the S4000.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S230 and S4000 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S230 vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S230 and S4000.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S4000 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S230 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Nikon S230 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S230 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S230 | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S230 | Nikon Coolpix S4000 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2010-02-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 2000 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 115 grams (0.25 pounds) | 131 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 ID | EN-EL10 | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $150 | $200 |