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Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1100pj

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1100pj Key Specs

Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched June 2013
Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2010
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Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1100pj Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1100pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and S1100pj (14MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and S1100pj (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The S01 was released 2 years after the S1100pj which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S01 grades versus the S1100pj in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Nikon S1100pj

 S01 S1100pj 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2010More modern by 35 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Nikon S01

 S1100pj S01 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Nikon S1100pj

 S01 S1100pj 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1100pj Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S01 features physical dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) while the Nikon S1100pj has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S01 and the S1100pj.

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1100pj size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S01 and S1100pj is 97 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1100pj top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1100pj Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S01 and S1100pj.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S01 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon S1100pj will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger S01 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1100pj sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S01 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography highlights
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S01 Street photography features
Nikon S1100pj Street photography features
55
lighter than average in class (96 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (180g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S01 Sports photography details
Nikon S1100pj Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S01
Travel photography with Nikon S1100pj
55
lighter than average in class (96g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (190 shots)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (180g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S01 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography highlights
23
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S01
Vlogging with Nikon S1100pj
27
built-in touchscreen
lighter than average in class (96g)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
29
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than average (180g)
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Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Nikon S1100pj
 Nikon Coolpix S01Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S01 Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-21 2010-08-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 7.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 3.50 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 96g (0.21 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots - One
Pricing at release $170 $399