Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX1

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon S1100pj and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S1100pj (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the S1100pj (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor measurements.

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The S1100pj was launched 13 months after the WX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S1100pj grades against the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S1100pj and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S1100pj Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1100pj has got exterior dimensions 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 WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S1100pj vs the WX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S1100pj and WX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1100pj and WX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S1100pj featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S1100pj will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent S1100pj should have an edge in sensor innovation.