Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX200V
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Launched January 2012
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Following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon S4000 and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S4000 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S4000 was revealed 24 months before the TX200V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S4000 matches up versus the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sony TX200V
| S4000 | TX200V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Nikon S4000
| TX200V | S4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony TX200V
| S4000 | TX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4000 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S4000 vs the TX200V.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and TX200V.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TX200V to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-02-03 | 2012-01-30 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 8cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 131 gr (0.29 lbs) | 129 gr (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| 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 life | - | 220 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL10 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $200 | $500 |