Nikon S01 vs Sony TX5
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Nikon S01 vs Sony TX5 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Launched February 2010
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Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S01 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S01 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty close but the S01 (1/2.9") and TX5 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor measurements.
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Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S01 scores against the TX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S01 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Sony TX5
| S01 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | February 2010 | Newer by 41 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Nikon S01
| TX5 | S01 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Nikon S01 and Sony TX5
| S01 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S01 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S01 comes with outer dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S01 and Sony TX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S01 against the TX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S01 and TX5 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S01 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S01 and TX5.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The S01 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The newer S01 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Nikon S01 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S01 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S01 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2010-02-18 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 18.5mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| 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/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.3 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 1.20 m | 2.90 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 96 gr (0.21 pounds) | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | Built-in | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | - | Single |
| Launch cost | $170 | $239 |
