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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX7

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(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
Sony TX7
(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
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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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The S4100 was revealed 14 months later than the TX7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony TX7

 S4100 TX7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Nikon S4100

 TX7 S4100 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony TX7

 S4100 TX7 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4100 and TX7 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography details
Sony TX7 Portrait photography details
33
MP count good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4100
Street photography with Sony TX7
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4100
Travel photography with Sony TX7
67
offers focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
has focus by touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (149g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography information
Sony TX7 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging features
Sony TX7 Vlogging features
33
decently wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average in class (149g)
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Sony TX7
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
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