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Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the S4000 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizes.

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The S4000 was released very close to the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S4000 grades versus the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sony TX5

 S4000 TX5 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Nikon S4000

 TX5 S4000 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony TX5

 S4000 TX5 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4000 has got outer 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 TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S4000 compared to the TX5.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and TX5.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S4000 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon S4000 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 Portrait photography features
Sony TX5 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography info
Sony TX5 Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 Sports photography details
Sony TX5 Sports photography details
17
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography info
Sony TX5 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
weather proof
provides touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (148g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 Landscape photography information
Sony TX5 Landscape photography information
32
fairly wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging advice
Sony TX5 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
30
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Sony TX5
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-03 2010-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 131 gr (0.29 pounds) 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $239