Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX100V

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was announced 2 months after the TX100V so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S4100 matches up versus the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S4100 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S4100 provides external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S4100 against the TX100V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4100 and TX100V is 99 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S4100 and TX100V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony TX100V to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.