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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX55

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched August 2010
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX55 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was released 11 months earlier than the TX55 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S1100pj matches up versus the TX55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Sony TX55

 S1100pj TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Nikon S1100pj

 TX55 S1100pj 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2010More recent by 11 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Sony TX55

 S1100pj TX55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S1100pj has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S1100pj versus the TX55.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and TX55 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1100pj and TX55.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX55 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older S1100pj is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography information
Sony TX55 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Street photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (180 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S1100pj
Travel photography with Sony TX55
61
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (180 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
great battery power (250 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography factors
Sony TX55 Landscape photography factors
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging highlights
Sony TX55 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (180 grams)
34
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Sony TX55
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-17 2011-07-24
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 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 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180g (0.40 lbs) 109g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $350