Nikon S4000 vs Sony W330
96 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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96 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010
Nikon S4000 vs Sony W330 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S4000 vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S4000 was announced very close to the W330 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S4000 matches up against the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S4000 vs Sony W330 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S4000 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sony W330
S4000 | W330 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Nikon S4000
W330 | S4000 |
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Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony W330
S4000 | W330 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S4000 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S4000 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S4000 vs Sony W330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S4000 against the W330.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S4000 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and W330.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W330 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.
Nikon S4000 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W330 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-02-03 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 131g (0.29 lbs) | 128g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $200 | $170 |