Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX200V
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
- Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX200V Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S3100 (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S3100 was released 11 months before the TX200V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S3100 scores versus the TX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Sony TX200V
| S3100 | TX200V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Nikon S3100
| TX200V | S3100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | February 2011 | More recent by 11 months |
| Display sizing | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+1000k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Sony TX200V
| S3100 | TX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3100 features external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S3100 and the TX200V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3100 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S3100 and TX200V.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX200V to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older S3100 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2012-01-30 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.50 m | 3.10 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 | ||
| 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 118g (0.26 pounds) | 129g (0.28 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| 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 photos | 220 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $139 | $500 |
