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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S4100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 [S]ave

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 ×
Nikon Coolpix S4100 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5Nikon Coolpix S4100
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDSC-WX5S4100
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9295
Width (mm)2220
Height (mm)5257
Weight (g)146131
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R-
Effective megapixels (MP)12.214.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.43
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 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)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD/MPEG-4-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI, Component-
Lens and Optics
LensSony G-lens; 6 elements in 5 groups, 5 asphericZoom-Nikkor VR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 120.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.006.00 - 23.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.14 - 0.420.15 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)550
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-points / center / spotContrast Detection with Touch AF/AE, Face-Priority AF and Subject Tracking AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.83
Rear display resolution (dots)460,800460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (125-3200), Program Auto (125-800), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto (80 to 1600), Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 400, 80 to 800); 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
-
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 2-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot-
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesIntelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Easy Shooting, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow20 Scene modes.
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
-
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx.0.2 - 5.1m(W) / Approx.0.9 - 2.1m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.10.0m(W) / Approx.4.1m(T)-
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3220
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi (type c)
  • multi-connector (av(sd/hd component)
  • usb. dcin)
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.6-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.32-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.67-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.1-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230190
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BN1Proprietary LP-E19
Usable battery types
  • infolithium rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LP-E19 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser vers 5.3
  • pmp portable 5.2/1.2
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac osx v(10.4-10.6)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical SteadyShot, iAuto, sAuto, iSweepPanorama, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR4-way VR Image Stabilization, 3" Touchscreen LCD, 720p HD movies, Filter effects such as Soft Focus, Selective Color



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