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Nikon S4000 vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S4000 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Announced February 2010
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon S4000 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S4000 versus Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S4000 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was unveiled 11 months prior to the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S4000 scores vs the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Sony WX9

 S4000 WX9 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Nikon S4000

 WX9 S4000 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Sony WX9

 S4000 WX9 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S4000 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4000 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S4000 versus Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S4000 and the WX9.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and WX9.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX9 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older S4000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S4000 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4000
Portrait photography with Sony WX9
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography factors
Sony WX9 Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Sports photography camera
17
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography information
Sony WX9 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4000
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
32
pretty wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging info
Sony WX9 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S4000 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Sony WX9
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-03 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 131g (0.29 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $188