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Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S4100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S4100 Key Specs

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
  • Announced February 2010
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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Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The image resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was brought out 12 months prior to the S4100 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S4000 scores vs the S4100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Nikon S4100

 S4000 S4100 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Nikon S4000

 S4100 S4000 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Nikon S4100

 S4000 S4100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4000 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S4100 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S4000 versus the S4100.

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and S4100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and S4100.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S4100 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 Sports photography information
Nikon S4100 Sports photography information
17
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4000
Travel photography with Nikon S4100
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 Landscape photography info
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography info
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging advice
Nikon S4100 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
33
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S4000 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Nikon S4100
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Nikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S4000 Nikon Coolpix S4100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-03 2011-02-09
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 131 grams (0.29 pounds) -
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 190 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $140