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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX30

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Announced February 2011
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S4100 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was revealed 3 years prior to the TX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S4100 scores against the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony TX30

 S4100 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Nikon S4100

 TX30 S4100 
LaunchedJuly 2013February 2011More recent by 29 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony TX30

 S4100 TX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4100 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S4100 against the TX30.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and TX30 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4100 and TX30.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older S4100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX30 Portrait photography highlights
33
good MP (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography factors
Sony TX30 Sports photography factors
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
weather proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4100
Travel photography with Sony TX30
67
offers focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (190 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
weather proof
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX30 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
51
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4100
Vlogging with Sony TX30
33
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Sony TX30
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-09 2013-07-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 141 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $140 $230