Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX100V
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
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96 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs
Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced February 2010
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX100V Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S4000 versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S4000 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S4000 scores against the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S4000 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sony TX100V
| S4000 | TX100V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Nikon S4000
| TX100V | S4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony TX100V
| S4000 | TX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4000 enjoys 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 TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S4000 versus the TX100V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and TX100V.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX100V to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S4000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S4000 Portrait photography information
Sony TX100V Portrait photography information
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street photography with Nikon S4000
Street photography with Sony TX100V
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (147 grams)
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painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Nikon S4000
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Nikon S4000 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX100V Landscape photography highlights
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (147g)
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-02-03 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | 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 | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 131 gr (0.29 lbs) | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 model | EN-EL10 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $200 | $380 |