Nikon S4000 vs Sony W530
96 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
29


96 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
30
Nikon S4000 vs Sony W530 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
- Released February 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Released January 2011

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W530 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S4000 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S4000 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the W530 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S4000 matches up against the W530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W530 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S4000 Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sony W530
S4000 | W530 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Nikon S4000
W530 | S4000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony W530
S4000 | W530 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon S4000 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S4000 provides external dimensions 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 W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S4000 and Sony W530 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S4000 compared to the W530.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and W530.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W530 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older S4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-02-03 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 8cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set 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 Sync |
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 131 gr (0.29 lbs) | 113 gr (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $200 | $269 |