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Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47
Nikon 1 S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Nikon 1 S1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Updated by Nikon 1 S2
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Replacement is Sony HX200V
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon 1 S1 versus Sony HX100V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and HX100V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 S1 was released 21 months after the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 1 S1 scores against the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Sony HX100V

 1 S1 HX100V 
IntroducedJune 2013October 2011Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Nikon 1 S1

 HX100V 1 S1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Sony HX100V

 1 S1 HX100V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S1 features external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon 1 S1 versus Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 S1 and the HX100V.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 S1 and HX100V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 S1 and HX100V.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 S1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX100V will show more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer 1 S1 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography info
Sony HX100V Portrait photography info
48
you can focus manually
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Street photography highlights
Sony HX100V Street photography highlights
69
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (197 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 S1
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
49
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery (220 per charge)
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography features
Sony HX100V Travel photography features
61
lighter than competition (197g)
flash built-in
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (577 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography info
Sony HX100V Landscape photography info
56
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
terrible battery (220 per charge)
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging factors
Sony HX100V Vlogging factors
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (197 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic socket
25
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (577g)
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S1 and Sony HX100V
 Nikon 1 S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon 1 S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-21 2011-10-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 135 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Number of lenses 13 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 12.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/60 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197g (0.43 lb) 577g (1.27 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 397 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL20 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $231 $429