Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX20

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was released 18 months prior to the TX20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1100pj grades against the TX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S1100pj & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S1100pj Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S1100pj features outside dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S1100pj vs the TX20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1100pj and TX20 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1100pj and TX20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX20 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older S1100pj will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.