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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony RX1R

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • New Model is Sony RX1R II
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony RX1R Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon S1100pj versus Sony RX1R, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1100pj (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the S1100pj (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The S1100pj was manufactured 3 years before the RX1R and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S1100pj being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S1100pj grades versus the RX1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Sony RX1R

 S1100pj RX1R 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Nikon S1100pj

 RX1R S1100pj 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2010More recent by 34 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Sony RX1R

 S1100pj RX1R 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S1100pj enjoys external dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S1100pj compared to the RX1R.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1100pj and RX1R is 93 and 79 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1100pj and RX1R.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1100pj because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R will render more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older S1100pj will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography information
Sony RX1R Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
82
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography factors
Sony RX1R Street photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (180g)
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Sports photography info
Sony RX1R Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography factors
Sony RX1R Travel photography factors
61
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (180 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (482g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography info
Sony RX1R Landscape photography info
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
66
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging advice
Sony RX1R Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (180 grams)
34
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (482g)
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Sony RX1R
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2013-06-26
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.0
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/4000 secs
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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 lbs) 482g (1.06 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $2,798