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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W320

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(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
  • Announced August 2010
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W320 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S1100pj and Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was unveiled 8 months after the W320 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S1100pj scores versus the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Sony W320

 S1100pj W320 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Nikon S1100pj

 W320 S1100pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Sony W320

 S1100pj W320 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1100pj enjoys exterior 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 W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S1100pj vs the W320.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and W320 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1100pj and W320.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent S1100pj will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1100pj
Street photography with Sony W320
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (180 grams)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Sports photography info
Sony W320 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography factors
Sony W320 Travel photography factors
61
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (180 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography information
Sony W320 Landscape photography information
42
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
33
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging features
Sony W320 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (180g)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Sony W320
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-17 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 ID EN-EL12 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $399 $269