Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX55
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX55 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
- Introduced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced July 2011
Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S4000 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S4000 was released 17 months prior to the TX55 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the S4000 grades vs the TX55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S4000 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sony TX55
S4000 | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Nikon S4000
TX55 | S4000 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | February 2010 | More modern by 17 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 460k | Sharper display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony TX55
S4000 | TX55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S4000 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX55 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S4000 versus the TX55.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and TX55.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX55 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-03 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 8cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 131 grams (0.29 lbs) | 109 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 life | - | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL10 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $350 |