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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony WX350

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S1000pj and Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was introduced 5 years before the WX350 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S1000pj grades versus the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Sony WX350

 S1000pj WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon S1000pj

 WX350 S1000pj 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2009Newer by 55 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Sony WX350

 S1000pj WX350 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1000pj has got outer measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S1000pj and Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S1000pj compared to the WX350.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and WX350.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to offer greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
good resolution (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Sony WX350
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
Sports photography with Sony WX350
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
Vlogging with Sony WX350
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
35
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-04 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $289 $270