Nikon S4000 vs Sony W830
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W830 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)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Launched January 2014

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W830 Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S4000 and Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S4000 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S4000 was introduced 4 years before the W830 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S4000 scores versus the W830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W830 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S4000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S4000 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sony W830
S4000 | W830 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Nikon S4000
W830 | S4000 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 47 months |
Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony W830
S4000 | W830 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S4000 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S4000 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S4000 and Sony W830 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S4000 versus the W830.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and W830.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W830 to offer you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S4000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S4000 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-02-03 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-108mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 131g (0.29 lbs) | 122g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $200 | $128 |