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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX55

Portability
99 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Released February 2011
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon S4100 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was introduced 5 months prior to the TX55 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S4100 grades vs the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony TX55

		

		

			
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 TX55 S4100 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kSharper screen (+1000k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony TX55

		

		

			
 S4100 TX55 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011July 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S4100 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S4100 versus Sony TX55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S4100 vs the TX55.
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX55 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and TX55 is 99 and 97 respectively.
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4100 and TX55.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX55 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.
	
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S4100 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX55 Portrait photography advice
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 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 has manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon S4100 Street photography advice
Sony TX55 Street photography advice
64
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports touch to focus
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S4100 Sports photography advice
Sony TX55 Sports photography advice
37
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (190 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 great battery power (250 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon S4100 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony TX55 as a Travel photography camera
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 supports touch to focus
 good  resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 not so great battery (190 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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 great battery power (250 CIPA)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon S4100
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
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 decently wide (26mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery (190 shots)
 does not have Timelapse function
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3.3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 great battery power (250 CIPA)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S4100 Vlogging info
Sony TX55 Vlogging info
33
 decently wide (26mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone socket
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 relatively wide (26mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Sony TX55
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-09 2011-07-24
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
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 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight - 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $140 $350