Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot S95 and Nikon Coolpix S4000

Comparison of Canon PowerShot S95 and Nikon Coolpix S4000 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot S95 ×
Nikon Coolpix S4000 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot S95Nikon Coolpix S4000
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer url-https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberS95S4000
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10095
Width (mm)3020
Height (mm)5857
Weight (g)193131
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon S90-
SuccessorCanon S100-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1012
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3228.07
Sensor width (mm)7.66.17
Sensor height (mm)5.74.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.081.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score47-
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.4-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.3-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)153-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1696 x 2112(3.6 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2192 x 2736(6.0 mp other)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 320 x 240(0.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • cr2
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
-
Continuous-mode (fps)1.9-
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)-
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensZoom-NIKKOR lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 105.0027.00 - 108.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.84
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.500.17 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 50-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point AF (center or Face Select and Track)Contrast Detection with Face-Priority AF
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)461,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; up to 12800 in 2.5-mp Low Light mode-
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
-
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 15-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps-
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE-
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets. Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Foliage-
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 10
  • 30
-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • safety fe
  • slow synchro
-
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6-21 ft./50cm-6.5m (W), 3.0-9.8 ft./90cm-3.0m (T)-
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • cr2
-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
-
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi mini out
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.58-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)2.88-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.9-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.64-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.62-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.9-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.1-
Startup time (s)2.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-6L-
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
-
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable-
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows xp/vista/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresHybrid IS, 720p HD video, HDMI port, in-camera HDR scene mode, ergonomic changes.-



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