Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX5
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
- Introduced August 2010
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- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Launched February 2010
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Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S1100pj and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1100pj (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the S1100pj (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe S1100pj was revealed 6 months after the TX5 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S1100pj grades against the TX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Sony TX5
| S1100pj | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Nikon S1100pj
| TX5 | S1100pj | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Sony TX5
| S1100pj | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2010 |  | February 2010 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1100pj has 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) whilst the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S1100pj against the TX5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1100pj and TX5 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1100pj and TX5.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1100pj with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S1100pj will render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-08-17 | 2010-02-18 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 2.90 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 180g (0.40 lb) | 148g (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $399 | $239 |