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Nikon S4100 vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Nikon S4100 vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon S4100 vs Sony RX100 VII, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S4100 (14MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the S4100 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S4100 was revealed 9 years before the RX100 VII and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S4100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S4100 scores vs the RX100 VII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony RX100 VII

 S4100 RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Nikon S4100

 RX100 VII S4100 
RevealedJuly 2019February 2011Fresher by 102 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony RX100 VII

 S4100 RX100 VII 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S4100 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4100 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S4100 vs Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S4100 and the RX100 VII.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and RX100 VII is 99 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S4100 and RX100 VII.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S4100 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VII will offer you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older S4100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography information
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography information
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography information
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
71
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography highlights
67
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (190 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
77
lighter than competition (302 grams)
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
bad battery pack (260 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
65
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging details
Sony RX100 VII Vlogging details
33
quite wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
81
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
lighter than competition (302 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Sony RX100 VII
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2019-07-25
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 302g (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 418
Other
Battery life 190 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $140 $1,298