Nikon S4100 vs Sony W830
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Announced January 2014
Nikon S4100 vs Sony W830 Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S4100 versus Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S4100 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S4100 grades against the W830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S4100 vs Sony W830 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S4100 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony W830
S4100 | W830 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Nikon S4100
W830 | S4100 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | February 2011 | Fresher by 35 months |
Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony W830
S4100 | W830 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon S4100 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4100 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Nikon S4100 versus Sony W830 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S4100 versus the W830.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and W830 is 99 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S4100 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4100 and W830.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W830 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older S4100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 122 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $140 | $128 |