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Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX10

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
23 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
41 Overall
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2011
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3100 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the TX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S3100 matches up against the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Sony TX10

					

					

						
 S3100 TX10 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Nikon S3100

					

					

						
 TX10 S3100 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Sony TX10

					

					

						
 S3100 TX10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011August 2011Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3100 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S3100 against the TX10.
Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX10 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3100 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3100 and TX10.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX10 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively.

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Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography features
Sony TX10 Portrait photography features
33
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Nikon S3100 Street photography information
Sony TX10 Street photography information
48
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus via touch
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon S3100
Sports photography with Sony TX10
32
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 environment sealing
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon S3100
Travel photography with Sony TX10
65
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
 environment sealing
 has focus via touch
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S3100 Landscape photography information
Sony TX10 Landscape photography information
33
 rather wide (26mm)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S3100 Vlogging information
Sony TX10 Vlogging information
28
 rather wide (26mm)
 offers face detection focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic jack
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 missing external mic support
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Sony TX10
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-09 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
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 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 118 gr (0.26 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 220 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $139 $309