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Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon S4000 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the S4000 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The S4000 was launched 7 months later than the TX1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S4000 matches up versus the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sony TX1

 S4000 TX1 
LaunchedFebruary 2010August 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Nikon S4000

 TX1 S4000 

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony TX1

 S4000 TX1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4000 features exterior measurements 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 Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S4000 versus the TX1.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and TX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S4000 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon S4000 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher S4000 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4000
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography features
Sony TX1 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
17
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography factors
Sony TX1 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 Landscape photography features
Sony TX1 Landscape photography features
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4000
Vlogging with Sony TX1
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Sony TX1
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 8cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 131 gr (0.29 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $350