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Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Launched February 2011
Sony TX200V
(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
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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").

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The 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 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2011More recent by 11 months
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer 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 typeFixed 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.

Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3100 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3100
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
33
good MP (14MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3100 Street photography details
Sony TX200V Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3100 Sports photography information
Sony TX200V Sports photography information
32
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3100 Travel photography details
Sony TX200V Travel photography details
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proof
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3100 Landscape photography info
Sony TX200V Landscape photography info
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
47
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3100 Vlogging features
Sony TX200V Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (26mm)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
35
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Sony TX200V
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Sony 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