Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX9
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S4100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S4100 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Sony WX9
S4100 | WX9 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Nikon S4100
WX9 | S4100 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Sony WX9
S4100 | WX9 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | January 2011 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and WX9 is 99 and 99 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S4100 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $140 | $188 |