Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX20
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX20 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
- Launched February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched February 2012
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX20 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S4100 versus Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S4100 was introduced 12 months earlier than the TX20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S4100 grades vs the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S4100 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony TX20
S4100 | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Nikon S4100
TX20 | S4100 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | February 2011 | More recent by 12 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony TX20
S4100 | TX20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S4100 provides external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S4100 versus Sony TX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S4100 compared to the TX20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and TX20 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S4100 and TX20.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX20 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older S4100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 photos | 250 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $140 | $330 |