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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W350 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
  • Announced February 2010
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W350 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Nikon S4000 and Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S4000 was launched within a month of the W350 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S4000 matches up versus the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sony W350

 S4000 W350 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon S4000

 W350 S4000 

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony W350

 S4000 W350 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4000 comes with external 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) while the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S4000 and Sony W350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S4000 and the W350.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and W350.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W350 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography information
Sony W350 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography factors
Sony W350 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4000
Landscape photography with Sony W350
32
relatively wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4000
Vlogging with Sony W350
28
relatively wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Sony W350
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-03 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Bionz
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 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 range 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 131g (0.29 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $200