Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX30
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX30 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
- Announced February 2011
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S4100 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony TX30
S4100 | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Nikon S4100
TX30 | S4100 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | February 2011 | More recent by 29 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony TX30
S4100 | TX30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and TX30 is 99 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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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 |