Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX55
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX55 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S1100pj and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S1100pj Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Sony TX55
S1100pj | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Nikon S1100pj
TX55 | S1100pj | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | August 2010 | More recent by 11 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Sharper screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Sony TX55
S1100pj | TX55 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and TX55 is 93 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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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 |