Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W530
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W530 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S1100pj & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are available at Nikon S1100pj Gallery & Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Sony W530
S1100pj | W530 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Nikon S1100pj
W530 | S1100pj |
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Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Sony W530
S1100pj | W530 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W530 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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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 |