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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX5

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S4100 versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S4100 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the S4100 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The S4100 was introduced 12 months later than the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S4100 scores against the TX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony TX5

 S4100 TX5 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Nikon S4100

 TX5 S4100 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony TX5

 S4100 TX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S4100 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S4100 versus Sony TX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S4100 and the TX5.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and TX5 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4100 and TX5.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S4100 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S4100 will render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer S4100 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4100
Portrait photography with Sony TX5
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography details
Sony TX5 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography features
Sony TX5 Sports photography features
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography details
Sony TX5 Travel photography details
67
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
weather proofing
supports focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (148g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography information
Sony TX5 Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging advice
Sony TX5 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
30
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Sony TX5
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2010-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 2.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 148 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $140 $239