Nikon S4000 vs Sony W560

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S4000 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.