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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX20

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX20 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
  • Launched February 2011
Sony TX20
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony TX20

 S4100 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Nikon S4100

 TX20 S4100 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2011More recent by 12 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony TX20

 S4100 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and TX20 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography highlights
Sony TX20 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX20 Sports photography highlights
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
67
offers focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
72
great battery (250 per charge)
weather sealing
has touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography info
Sony TX20 Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging details
Sony TX20 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Sony TX20
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
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