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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W550

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W550 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
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W550 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Nikon S1100pj versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was brought out 11 months before the W550 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S1100pj matches up against the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Sony W550

 S1100pj W550 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Nikon S1100pj

 W550 S1100pj 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2010Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Sony W550

 S1100pj W550 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1100pj offers exterior measurements 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 W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1100pj vs the W550.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W550 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1100pj and W550 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1100pj and W550.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older S1100pj will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1100pj
Portrait photography with Sony W550
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography information
Sony W550 Street photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (180g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1100pj
Sports photography with Sony W550
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S1100pj
Travel photography with Sony W550
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (180g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography advice
Sony W550 Landscape photography advice
42
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging info
Sony W550 Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (180 grams)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Sony W550
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2011-07-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 BIONZ
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 180g (0.40 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 -
Retail price $399 $119