Nikon S01 vs Sony TX9

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S01 vs Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S01 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very well matched but the S01 (1/2.9") and TX9 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The S01 was manufactured 2 years after the TX9 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S01 scores versus the TX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S01 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S01 has got external measurements 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 TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S01 vs the TX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S01 and TX9 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S01 and TX9.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S01 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony TX9 will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent S01 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.