Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1100pj

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S01 & Nikon Coolpix S1100pj. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S01 Gallery & Nikon S1100pj Gallery.

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.

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

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.