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Nikon S4100 vs Sony W830

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W830 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
  • Launched February 2011
Sony W830
(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
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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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The S4100 was released 3 years earlier than the W830 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony W830

 S4100 W830 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Nikon S4100

 W830 S4100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2011Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony W830

 S4100 W830 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and W830 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography information
Sony W830 Portrait photography information
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
MP count good (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography advice
Sony W830 Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography features
Sony W830 Travel photography features
67
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (190 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4100
Vlogging with Sony W830
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Sony W830
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
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