• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S4100 advantages over Canon SX400 IS

  • Less expensive
    $180 vs $250 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 80 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    131g vs 313g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX400 IS advantages over Nikon S4100

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    720 mm vs 130 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax RS1000

Nikon S4100
Pentax RS1000
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Higher extended ISO
Canon SX400 IS
Pentax RS1000
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Nikon S3100

Nikon S4100
Nikon S3100
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Canon SX400 IS
Nikon S3100
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Pentax RS1500

Nikon S4100
Pentax RS1500
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Canon SX400 IS
Pentax RS1500
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Canon SX510 HS

Nikon S4100
Canon SX510 HS
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Canon SX400 IS
Canon SX510 HS
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compared to Canon SX410 IS

Nikon S4100
Canon SX410 IS
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Canon SX400 IS
Canon SX410 IS
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
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