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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX20

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2010
Sony TX20
(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 February 2012
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Sony TX20

 S1100pj TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Nikon S1100pj

 TX20 S1100pj 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2010More recent by 18 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Sony TX20

 S1100pj TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX20 size comparison

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

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography info
Sony TX20 Street photography info
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (180g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1100pj
Sports photography with Sony TX20
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (180 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
great battery (250 shots)
environment proofing
features focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography features
Sony TX20 Landscape photography features
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging details
Sony TX20 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (180g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Sony TX20
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-17 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
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 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 - 250 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $330