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Nikon S4000 vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Nikon S4000 vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs

Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 IV
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony RX100 V Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S4000 vs Sony RX100 V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S4000 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the S4000 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The S4000 was brought out 7 years prior to the RX100 V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon S4000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the S4000 scores against the RX100 V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sony RX100 V

 S4000 RX100 V 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Nikon S4000

 RX100 V S4000 
IntroducedOctober 2016February 2010Newer by 81 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony RX100 V

 S4000 RX100 V 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Nikon S4000 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S4000 has outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S4000 vs the RX100 V.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and RX100 V is 96 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S4000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 V will result in greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4000
Street photography with Sony RX100 V
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than average (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4000
Sports photography with Sony RX100 V
17
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 V Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
80
lighter than average (299 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4000
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 V
32
fairly wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 V Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
81
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (299g)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Sony RX100 V
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-03 2016-10-06
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 131 gr (0.29 pounds) 299 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $998