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Nikon S4100 vs Sony W330

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W330 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
  • Launched February 2011
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony W330 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon S4100 versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was launched 14 months after the W330 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S4100 matches up vs the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony W330

 S4100 W330 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months
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Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Nikon S4100

 W330 S4100 

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony W330

 S4100 W330 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S4100 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S4100 versus the W330.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and W330 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4100 and W330.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher S4100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography factors
Sony W330 Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography details
Sony W330 Sports photography details
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4100
Travel photography with Sony W330
67
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography info
Sony W330 Landscape photography info
41
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging information
Sony W330 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
26
really wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Sony W330
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-09 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $140 $170