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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX66

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Announced February 2011
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S4100 and Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the S4100 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was announced 12 months prior to the TX66 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S4100 matches up versus the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony TX66

 S4100 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Nikon S4100

 TX66 S4100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2011More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony TX66

 S4100 TX66 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S4100 has physical measurements 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 TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S4100 against the TX66.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and TX66 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S4100 and TX66.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TX66 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged S4100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography highlights
Sony TX66 Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography info
Sony TX66 Sports photography info
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography features
Sony TX66 Travel photography features
67
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
good battery pack (250 per charge)
includes focus via touch
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging information
Sony TX66 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
36
decently wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Sony TX66
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-09 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 109g (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 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 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $140 $350