Nikon S100 vs Sony WX30
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Nikon S100 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Nikon S100 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S100 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Sony WX30
S100 | WX30 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Nikon S100
WX30 | S100 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 820k | Clearer display (+102k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S100 and Sony WX30
S100 | WX30 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | July 2011 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S100 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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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 |