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Nikon S01 vs Sony TX10

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Nikon S01 vs Sony TX10 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S01 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and TX10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The S01 was released 23 months later than the TX10 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S01 matches up versus the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Sony TX10

 S01 TX10 
RevealedJune 2013August 2011Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Nikon S01

 TX10 S01 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Sony TX10

 S01 TX10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S01 comes with outer measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S01 versus Sony TX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S01 and the TX10.

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S01 and TX10 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S01 and TX10.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S01 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony TX10 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent S01 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S01 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX10 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
no RAW format
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S01 Street photography factors
Sony TX10 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors in class (96g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.9")
no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S01
Sports photography with Sony TX10
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S01 Travel photography details
Sony TX10 Travel photography details
55
lighter than competitors in class (96 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (190 shots)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S01 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX10 Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
46
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
27
has touchscreen
lighter than competitors in class (96 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Nikon S01 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Sony TX10
 Nikon Coolpix S01Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S01 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2011-08-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 1.20 m 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 96 grams (0.21 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots - One
Launch price $170 $309