Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX5
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S4100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S4100 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony TX5
S4100 | TX5 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | February 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Nikon S4100
TX5 | S4100 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony TX5
S4100 | TX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and TX5 is 99 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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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 |