Nikon S4000 vs Sony W550
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W550 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
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched July 2011
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On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S4000 versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S4000 was brought out 17 months before the W550 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S4000 matches up vs the W550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sony W550
| S4000 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Nikon S4000
| W550 | S4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony W550
| S4000 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon S4000 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4000 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S4000 against the W550.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S4000 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and W550.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W550 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W550 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-02-03 | 2011-07-24 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
| 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 Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | 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 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 131 gr (0.29 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | - |
| Pricing at release | $200 | $119 |
