Nikon S4000 vs Sony W310
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W310 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
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
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Below is a extensive review of the Nikon S4000 vs Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S4000 was brought out around the same time to the W310 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S4000 scores against the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S4000 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sony W310
| S4000 | W310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Nikon S4000
| W310 | S4000 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony W310
| S4000 | W310 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2010 |  | January 2010 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon S4000 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4000 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S4000 and the W310.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S4000 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and W310.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files however you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W310 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.0-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 131g (0.29 lbs) | 137g (0.30 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (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) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $200 | $150 |