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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W350

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W350 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
  • Released August 2010
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W350 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S1100pj and Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was launched 8 months later than the W350 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S1100pj grades against the W350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Sony W350

 S1100pj W350 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2010Fresher by 8 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon S1100pj

 W350 S1100pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Sony W350

 S1100pj W350 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1100pj has outer measurements 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 W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S1100pj and the W350.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1100pj and W350 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1100pj and W350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern S1100pj should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1100pj
Portrait photography with Sony W350
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography features
Sony W350 Street photography features
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (180 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Sports photography camera
Sony W350 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography details
Sony W350 Travel photography details
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (180 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
38
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging advice
Sony W350 Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (180 grams)
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Sony W350
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-08-17 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $200