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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W320

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W320 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W320 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S4000 vs Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was unveiled within a month of the W320 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S4000 matches up versus the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sony W320

 S4000 W320 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Nikon S4000

 W320 S4000 

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony W320

 S4000 W320 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4000 provides external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S4000 and the W320.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and W320.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W320 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 Portrait photography info
Sony W320 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography information
Sony W320 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W320 as a Sports photography camera
17
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography information
Sony W320 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4000
Landscape photography with Sony W320
32
really wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging features
Sony W320 Vlogging features
28
really wide (27mm)
touch screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
26
rather wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Sony W320
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 8cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 131 grams (0.29 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 model EN-EL10 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $269