Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX66
93 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
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97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
- Revealed August 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed February 2012
Photography Glossary Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX66 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon S1100pj and Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1100pj (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S1100pj was launched 18 months earlier than the TX66 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the S1100pj matches up against the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Sony TX66
| S1100pj | TX66 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Nikon S1100pj
| TX66 | S1100pj | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | August 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
| Manual focus |  | 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 TX66
| S1100pj | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S1100pj comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Nikon S1100pj and Sony TX66 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S1100pj compared to the TX66.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and TX66 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1100pj and TX66.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX66 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged S1100pj will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-08-17 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3.3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 180 grams (0.40 pounds) | 109 grams (0.24 pounds) |
| 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 Overall 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 images |
| Battery type | - | 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $399 | $350 |
