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Nikon S4100 vs Sony A99 II

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Nikon S4100 vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A99
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony A99 II Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S4100 vs Sony A99 II, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S4100 (14MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the S4100 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S4100 was launched 6 years earlier than the A99 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S4100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the S4100 grades vs the A99 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony A99 II

 S4100 A99 II 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Nikon S4100

 A99 II S4100 
IntroducedSeptember 2016February 2011Newer by 68 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony A99 II

 S4100 A99 II 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Nikon S4100 vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S4100 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S4100 versus the A99 II.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and A99 II is 99 and 57 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4100 and A99 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S4100 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A99 II will show extra detail utilizing its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S4100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography details
Sony A99 II Portrait photography details
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
86
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography details
Sony A99 II Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography features
Sony A99 II Sports photography features
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (490 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Travel photography camera
67
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (490 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography features
Sony A99 II Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
not so great battery pack (490 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging factors
Sony A99 II Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
78
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Sony A99 II
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Sony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4100 Sony Alpha A99 II
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-02-09 2016-09-19
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 399
Cross type focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 849 gr (1.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 2317
Other
Battery life 190 photographs 490 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Card slots 1 2
Launch cost $140 $3,198