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Nikon S100 vs Sony WX30

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon S100 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon S100 vs Sony WX30 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon S100 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S100 was manufactured around the same time to the WX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S100 scores vs the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Sony WX30

 S100 WX30 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Nikon S100

 WX30 S100 
Display resolution922k820kClearer display (+102k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Sony WX30

 S100 WX30 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S100 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S100 versus Sony WX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S100 compared to the WX30.

Nikon S100 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and WX30.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S100 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 Street photography factors
Sony WX30 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography info
Sony WX30 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
65
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average (117 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX30 Landscape photography factors
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (150 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging features
Sony WX30 Vlogging features
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon S100 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Sony WX30
 Nikon Coolpix S100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 820 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Organic LED monitor XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 150 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $240 $259