Nikon S100 vs Sony WX5
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Nikon S100 vs Sony WX5 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
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2010
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S100 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S100 was launched 14 months later than the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the S100 matches up vs the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Sony WX5
| S100 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 14 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 820k |  | 461k | Clearer screen (+359k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Nikon S100
| WX5 | S100 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S100 and Sony WX5
| S100 | WX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S100 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S100 versus the WX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S100 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and WX5.
All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S100 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher S100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S100 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-08-24 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.5" | 2.8" |
| Resolution of screen | 820k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | Organic LED monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) | 146 gr (0.32 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 | 150 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $240 | $250 |
