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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX1

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX1 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 TX1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony TX1

 S4100 TX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2011August 2009Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Nikon S4100

 TX1 S4100 

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony TX1

 S4100 TX1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4100 and TX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography features
Sony TX1 Portrait photography features
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4100
Street photography with Sony TX1
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography factors
Sony TX1 Sports photography factors
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography factors
Sony TX1 Travel photography factors
67
boasts touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
31
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging features
Sony TX1 Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
28
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Sony TX1
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
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