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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W510

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W510 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
  • Announced February 2010
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W510 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S4000 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was launched 11 months before the W510 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S4000 grades vs the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sony W510

 S4000 W510 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Nikon S4000

 W510 S4000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony W510

 S4000 W510 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4000 has physical 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) and the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S4000 compared to the W510.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and W510.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The older S4000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography features
Sony W510 Street photography features
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 Sports photography info
Sony W510 Sports photography info
17
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography advice
Sony W510 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 Landscape photography factors
Sony W510 Landscape photography factors
32
relatively wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
33
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging details
Sony W510 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Sony W510
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-03 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
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 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 131 gr (0.29 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $99