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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX9

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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 WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX9 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was launched 4 months before the WX9 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S1100pj scores versus the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Sony WX9

 S1100pj WX9 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Nikon S1100pj

 WX9 S1100pj 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Sony WX9

 S1100pj WX9 
IntroducedAugust 2010January 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1100pj offers outer measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1100pj versus the WX9.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and WX9 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1100pj and WX9.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX9 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography advice
Sony WX9 Street photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (180g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1100pj
Sports photography with Sony WX9
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S1100pj
Travel photography with Sony WX9
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (180g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1100pj
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging advice
Sony WX9 Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (180g)
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Sony WX9
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-17 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 grams (0.40 lb) -
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $399 $188