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Nikon S01 vs Sony WX1

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

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).

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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
20
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
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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)
56
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
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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