Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX5

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was manufactured 8 months later than the WX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S4100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S4100 matches up versus the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S4100 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4100 provides 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) and the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S4100 vs the WX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and WX5 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4100 and WX5.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S4100 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher S4100 will have an advantage in sensor tech.