Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX1

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S1100pj and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S1100pj (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the S1100pj (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor dimensions.

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The S1100pj was unveiled 13 months after the TX1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1100pj scores versus the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S1100pj & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are available at Nikon S1100pj Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1100pj features 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) while the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1100pj vs the TX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and TX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1100pj and TX1.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1100pj using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S1100pj will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger S1100pj provides a benefit in sensor tech.