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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W810

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W810 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S1100pj and Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1100pj (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was manufactured 4 years before the W810 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S1100pj grades against the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Sony W810

 S1100pj W810 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Nikon S1100pj

 W810 S1100pj 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2010Fresher by 41 months

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Sony W810

 S1100pj W810 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1100pj comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S1100pj versus the W810.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1100pj and W810 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1100pj and W810.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W810 to result in extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older S1100pj will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography factors
Sony W810 Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
MP count good (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography advice
Sony W810 Street photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (180 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Sports photography advice
Sony W810 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography factors
Sony W810 Travel photography factors
61
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (180 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography highlights
Sony W810 Landscape photography highlights
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (180 grams)
32
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Sony W810
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format H.264 H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lbs) 111 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $100