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Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Sony TX200V
(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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Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX200V Overview

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").

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The 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 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony TX200V

 S4000 TX200V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4000
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography features
Sony TX200V Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 Sports photography factors
Sony TX200V Sports photography factors
17
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4000
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
weather proof
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
47
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging info
Sony TX200V Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Sony TX200V
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Sony 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