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Nikon S01 vs Sony TX1

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX1 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
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Nikon S01 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S01 vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S01 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly close but the S01 (1/2.9") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S01 was manufactured 3 years after the TX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S01 grades vs the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Sony TX1

 S01 TX1 
RevealedJune 2013August 2009Newer by 48 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Nikon S01

 TX1 S01 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Sony TX1

 S01 TX1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S01 has exterior dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S01 vs the TX1.

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S01 and TX1 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S01 and TX1.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The S01 has got the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh harder. The newer S01 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S01 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX1 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S01 Street photography highlights
Sony TX1 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors (96 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S01
Sports photography with Sony TX1
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
low battery life (190 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S01 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX1 Travel photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors (96 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (190 CIPA)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
no RAW support
low battery life (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
31
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S01
Vlogging with Sony TX1
27
has touchscreen
lighter than competitors (96g)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S01 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Sony TX1
 Nikon Coolpix S01Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S01 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-21 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 18.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 7.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 96 gr (0.21 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots - Single
Retail price $170 $350