Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX66
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S4100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S4100 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony TX66
S4100 | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Nikon S4100
TX66 | S4100 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | February 2011 | More modern by 12 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony TX66
S4100 | TX66 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Nikon S4100 and Sony TX66 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and TX66 is 99 and 97 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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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 |