Nikon S4000 vs Sony W560
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Nikon S4000 vs Sony W560 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sony W560
S4000 | W560 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Nikon S4000
W560 | S4000 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | February 2010 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony W560
S4000 | W560 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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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 |