Nikon S4000 vs Sony NEX-5T

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S4000 versus Sony NEX-5T, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S4000 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The S4000 was manufactured 4 years before the NEX-5T and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S4000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S4000 matches up vs the NEX-5T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4000 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S4000 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S4000 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S4000 versus Sony NEX-5T in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S4000 versus the NEX-5T.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and NEX-5T is 96 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and NEX-5T.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S4000 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-5T will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older S4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.