Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX1

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S4100 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the S4100 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S4100 was brought out 19 months later than the WX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S4100 scores against the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S4100 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S4100 has 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 WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S4100 vs the WX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and WX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S4100 and WX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S4100 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S4100 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent S4100 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.