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Nikon S01 vs Sony WX1

Portability
97 Imaging
34 Features
16 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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Nikon S01 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Nikon S01 vs Sony WX1 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon S01 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S01 (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the S01 (1/2.9") and WX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The S01 was introduced 3 years after the WX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S01 grades vs the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Sony WX1

		

		

			
 S01 WX1 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2009Newer by 48 months
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Nikon S01

		

		

			
 WX1 S01 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon S01 and Sony WX1

		

		

			
 S01 WX1 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon S01 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S01 offers outside dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S01 vs Sony WX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S01 compared to the WX1.
Nikon S01 vs Sony WX1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S01 and WX1 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S01 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S01 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S01 and WX1.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The S01 contains the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF tougher. The more recent S01 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Nikon S01 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S01 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S01 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S01 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX1 Portrait photography highlights
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 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.9")
 no RAW format
19
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.4")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Nikon S01 Street photography advice
Sony WX1 Street photography advice
55
 lighter than competition in class (96g)
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.9")
 no RAW format
55
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.4")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than average in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S01 Sports photography details
Sony WX1 Sports photography details
17
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.9")
 terrible battery (190 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
26
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.4")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon S01
Travel photography with Sony WX1
55
 lighter than competition in class (96 grams)
 flash built-in
 missing Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery (190 CIPA)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (29mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than average in class (149 grams)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S01 Landscape photography information
Sony WX1 Landscape photography information
23
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (29mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.5 inch)
 no manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.9")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery (190 shots)
 missing Time Lapse recording
31
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.4")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S01 Vlogging info
Sony WX1 Vlogging info
27
 touchscreen functionality
 lighter than competition in class (96 grams)
 wide angle not the best (29mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic socket
28
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic jack
 heavier than average in class (149 grams)
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Nikon S01 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Sony WX1
 Nikon Coolpix S01Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S01 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 18.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 1.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 96 grams (0.21 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots - Single
Price at launch $170 $149