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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S5100

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S1000pj versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was announced 12 months prior to the S5100 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S1000pj matches up versus the S5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Nikon S5100

 S1000pj S5100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Nikon S1000pj

 S5100 S1000pj 
AnnouncedAugust 2010August 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S5100

 S1000pj S5100 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj provides external measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S5100 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S1000pj against the S5100.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and S5100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and S5100.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older S1000pj is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography info
Nikon S5100 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
Sports photography with Nikon S5100
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography factors
Nikon S5100 Travel photography factors
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography info
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography info
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging details
Nikon S5100 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S5100
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjNikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Nikon Coolpix S5100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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) 132 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID EN-EL12 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $289 $200