Nikon S01 vs Sony TX10
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Nikon S01 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S01 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Sony TX10
S01 | TX10 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Nikon S01
TX10 | S01 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S01 and Sony TX10
S01 | TX10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S01 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S01 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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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 |