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Nikon S4100 vs Sony W380

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W380 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony W380 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S4100 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was introduced 14 months after the W380 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S4100 matches up versus the W380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony W380

 S4100 W380 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 14 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Nikon S4100

 W380 S4100 

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony W380

 S4100 W380 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S4100 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S4100 against the W380.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W380 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and W380 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4100 and W380.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer S4100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4100
Portrait photography with Sony W380
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4100
Street photography with Sony W380
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4100
Sports photography with Sony W380
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography advice
Sony W380 Travel photography advice
67
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4100
Landscape photography with Sony W380
41
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging advice
Sony W380 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Sony W380
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery format 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 feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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