Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot TX1 and Nikon Coolpix S4

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

Attribute
Canon PowerShot TX1 ×
Nikon Coolpix S4 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot TX1Nikon Coolpix S4
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberTX1S4
Camera formatCompactSwivel
Release year (year)20072005
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)89112
Width (mm)2937
Height (mm)6069
Weight (g)220205
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.16
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)1.882.05
Aspect ratio16:9, 4:34:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
-
Continuous-mode (fps)11.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)QuickTime
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens (12 elements in 10 groups, 1 aspherical)Zoom-Nikkor
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)39.00 - 390.0038.00 - 380.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 65.003.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)1010
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Macro focus range (cm)10 - 50-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9- 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)1.82.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000110,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 50-400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto white balance
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • pre for custom presetting of white balance
  • speedlight (flash)
Shutter speed range (s)1/2500 - 151/1000 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot Metering (frame is fixed to the center)256-Segment Matrix
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Aquarium, Indoor, Night SnapshotPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close Up, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 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
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync.
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm - 2.0m (W), 3.3-3.9 ft./1.0-1.2m (T)1 ft. 4 in. – 10 ft./0.4-3.1m
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
1↑Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-13
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 1.1
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)1.682.41
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-8
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.620.64
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.381.45
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.06
Startup time (s)1.92
Play -> record time (s)3.31.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7.28
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)160290
Battery form factorProprietary NB-4L2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-4L lithium-ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • drivers
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex / imagebrowser
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresHybrid Still/Video camera with optical image stabilization.-



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