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Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S4000 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was launched 3 years prior to the TX66 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S4000 matches up versus the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sony TX66

 S4000 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Nikon S4000

 TX66 S4000 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010More recent by 25 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony TX66

 S4000 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S4000 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S4000 vs the TX66.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and TX66.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX66 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older S4000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 Portrait photography features
Sony TX66 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography details
Sony TX66 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 Sports photography information
Sony TX66 Sports photography information
17
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4000
Travel photography with Sony TX66
58
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
features focus by touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX66 Landscape photography advice
32
rather wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging advice
Sony TX66 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
36
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Sony TX66
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 131 gr (0.29 pounds) 109 gr (0.24 pounds)
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 Overall 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 life - 250 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $350