Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX1
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Released August 2009
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX1 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon S4100 and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S4100 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the S4100 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The S4100 was announced 19 months later than the TX1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S4100 matches up vs the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S4100 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony TX1
S4100 | TX1 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Nikon S4100
TX1 | S4100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony TX1
S4100 | TX1 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S4100 features outside 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) and the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S4100 and Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S4100 versus the TX1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4100 and TX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S4100 and TX1.
Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S4100 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S4100 will render more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher S4100 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-02-09 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 190 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $140 | $350 |