Nikon S1000pj vs Sony TX100V

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S1000pj versus Sony TX100V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was brought out 17 months prior to the TX100V making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S1000pj being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S1000pj matches up against the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S1000pj versus Sony TX100V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S1000pj compared to the TX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and TX100V.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX100V to offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.