Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot TX1 and Nikon Coolpix S4

Comparison of Canon PowerShot TX1 and Nikon Coolpix S4 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix S4 ×
Canon PowerShot TX1 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S4Canon PowerShot TX1
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberS4TX1
Camera formatSwivelCompact
Release year (year)20052007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)11289
Width (mm)3729
Height (mm)6960
Weight (g)205220
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)67.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.051.88
Aspect ratio4:316:9, 4:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format-
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.41
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTimeAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-NikkorCanon Zoom Lens (12 elements in 10 groups, 1 aspherical)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 380.0039.00 - 390.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 63.005.00 - 65.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010
Aperture range (f)0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3050
Macro focus range (cm)-10 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type-9- or 1-point Contrast Detect with Face Detect
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.51.8
Rear display resolution (dots)110,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50-400Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto white balance
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • pre for custom presetting of white balance
  • speedlight (flash)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 21/2500 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-Segment MatrixEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot Metering (frame is fixed to the center)
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, MuseumPortrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Aquarium, Indoor, Night Snapshot
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync.
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto w/ slow synchro
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash on w/ slow synchro
Flash range description1 ft. 4 in. – 10 ft./0.4-3.1mAuto ISO: 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm - 2.0m (W), 3.3-3.9 ft./1.0-1.2m (T)
Max flash sync (s)-1/500
Usable memory types
  • s
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)13-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • hd 1080i component video out (with included ctc-100/s cable)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.411.68
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.41
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)8-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.640.62
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.450.38
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.07
Startup time (s)21.9
Play -> record time (s)1.13.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)87.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)290160
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary NB-4L
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposable1 x Proprietary NB-4L lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject
  • drivers
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex / imagebrowser
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Hybrid Still/Video camera with optical image stabilization.



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