Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX10
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
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- 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
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Released August 2011
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In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon S4000 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S4000 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S4000 was introduced 18 months before the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S4000 grades against the TX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S4000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S4000 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sony TX10
| S4000 | TX10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Nikon S4000
| TX10 | S4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2011 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony TX10
| S4000 | TX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4000 offers physical 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 TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Nikon S4000 versus Sony TX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S4000 and the TX10.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and TX10.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TX10 to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-02-03 | 2011-08-16 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus range | 8cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 131 gr (0.29 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | EN-EL10 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $200 | $309 |
