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Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
23 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
40 Overall
38

Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released February 2011
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S3100 and Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3100 was manufactured 2 months after the TX100V so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S3100 scores vs the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Sony TX100V

					

					

						
 S3100 TX100V 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Nikon S3100

					

					

						
 TX100V S3100 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Sony TX100V

					

					

						
 S3100 TX100V 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S3100 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S3100 compared to the TX100V.
Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX100V size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3100 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3100 and TX100V.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX100V to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

						Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography info
Sony TX100V Portrait photography info
33
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has face detect focus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
29
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Nikon S3100 Street photography info
Sony TX100V Street photography info
48
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus by touch
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 more heavy than competition (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S3100 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX100V Sports photography highlights
32
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon S3100 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
65
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
 includes focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (147g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S3100 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX100V Landscape photography advice
33
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is small (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
42
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S3100 Vlogging details
Sony TX100V Vlogging details
28
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 has face detect focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic socket
32
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (147g)
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Sony TX100V
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S3100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-09 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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 118 grams (0.26 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 220 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $139 $380