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Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX9

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2011
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX9 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was brought out 2 months later than the WX9 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S4100 scores against the WX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony WX9

 S4100 WX9 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Nikon S4100

 WX9 S4100 
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony WX9

 S4100 WX9 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4100 enjoys outer measurements 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) whilst the Sony WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S4100 vs the WX9.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and WX9 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4100 and WX9.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX9 to show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4100
Portrait photography with Sony WX9
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography details
Sony WX9 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography info
Sony WX9 Sports photography info
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography factors
Sony WX9 Travel photography factors
67
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (190 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX9 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging information
Sony WX9 Vlogging information
33
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Sony WX9
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-09 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
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