Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX7
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced January 2010
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX7 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S4100 versus Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S4100 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the S4100 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have different sensor dimensions.
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Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S4100 matches up vs the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S4100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S4100 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony TX7
S4100 | TX7 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Nikon S4100
TX7 | S4100 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony TX7
S4100 | TX7 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S4100 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S4100 versus Sony TX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S4100 against the TX7.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4100 and TX7 is 99 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4100 and TX7.
Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S4100 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S4100 will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher S4100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-02-09 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $140 | $300 |