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Nikon S230 vs Nikon S4000

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S230 vs Nikon S4000 Key Specs

Nikon S230
(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
Nikon S4000
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Nikon S4000

 S230 S4000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Nikon S230

 S4000 S230 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Nikon S4000

 S230 S4000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S230 vs Nikon S4000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S230 and S4000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Nikon S4000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S230 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S230
Street photography with Nikon S4000
57
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S230
Sports photography with Nikon S4000
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S230 Travel photography information
Nikon S4000 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S230 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
31
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S230 Vlogging details
Nikon S4000 Vlogging details
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Nikon S230 vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Nikon S4000
 Nikon Coolpix S230Nikon Coolpix S4000
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