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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX10

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2010
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was introduced 12 months earlier than the TX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the S1100pj grades against the TX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Sony TX10

 S1100pj TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Nikon S1100pj

 TX10 S1100pj 
RevealedAugust 2011August 2010More recent by 12 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Sony TX10

 S1100pj TX10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S1100pj has physical dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S1100pj compared to the TX10.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1100pj and TX10 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1100pj and TX10.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX10 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older S1100pj is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography advice
Sony TX10 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography highlights
Sony TX10 Street photography highlights
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (180 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1100pj
Sports photography with Sony TX10
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography details
Sony TX10 Travel photography details
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (180 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proof
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography factors
Sony TX10 Landscape photography factors
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
46
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging features
Sony TX10 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (180g)
34
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Sony TX10
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-17 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 gr (0.40 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $309