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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W560

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W560 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Sony W560
(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 January 2011
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W560 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon S4000 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was unveiled 11 months prior to the W560 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S4000 grades vs the W560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sony W560

 S4000 W560 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Nikon S4000

 W560 S4000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony W560

 S4000 W560 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4000 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 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).

Check out the Nikon S4000 and Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S4000 versus the W560.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and W560.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W560 to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography highlights
Sony W560 Street photography highlights
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W560 as a Sports photography camera
17
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4000
Travel photography with Sony W560
58
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4000
Landscape photography with Sony W560
32
really wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
42
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging information
Sony W560 Vlogging information
28
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Sony W560
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 131 grams (0.29 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
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 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $139