Nikon S01 vs Sony TX55

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S01 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and TX55 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The S01 was introduced 24 months later than the TX55 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S01 grades vs the TX55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S01 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S01 offers outside 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) whilst the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Nikon S01 vs Sony TX55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S01 against the TX55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S01 and TX55 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S01 and TX55.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S01 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony TX55 will result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer S01 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.