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Nikon S4100 vs Sony W560

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(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
  • Released February 2011
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony W560 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S4100 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was brought out 2 months later than the W560 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S4100 scores vs the W560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony W560

 S4100 W560 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Nikon S4100

 W560 S4100 

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony W560

 S4100 W560 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4100 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S4100 vs the W560.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and W560 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4100 and W560.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography advice
Sony W560 Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4100
Street photography with Sony W560
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography info
Sony W560 Sports photography info
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography advice
Sony W560 Travel photography advice
67
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (190 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography info
Sony W560 Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging info
Sony W560 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Sony W560
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-09 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo 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/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 - 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $140 $139