Nikon S4000 vs Sony W830

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.