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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W530

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W530 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S1100pj versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was unveiled 4 months prior to the W530 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the S1100pj grades versus the W530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Sony W530

 S1100pj W530 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Nikon S1100pj

 W530 S1100pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Sony W530

 S1100pj W530 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1100pj has outside measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Nikon S1100pj versus Sony W530 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1100pj versus the W530.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1100pj and W530 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1100pj and W530.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography advice
Sony W530 Portrait photography advice
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1100pj
Street photography with Sony W530
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (180 grams)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography info
Sony W530 Travel photography info
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (180 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Vlogging camera
Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (180 grams)
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Sony W530
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-17 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 BIONZ
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180g (0.40 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $269