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Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Introduced February 2011
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon S3100 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3100 was revealed 5 months earlier than the TX55 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S3100 matches up versus the TX55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Sony TX55

 S3100 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Nikon S3100

 TX55 S3100 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Sony TX55

 S3100 TX55 
RevealedFebruary 2011July 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3100 features external dimensions 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 TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S3100 versus Sony TX55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S3100 compared to the TX55.

Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3100 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3100 and TX55.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TX55 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3100 Street photography features
Sony TX55 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3100 Sports photography features
Sony TX55 Sports photography features
32
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3100 Travel photography features
Sony TX55 Travel photography features
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
great battery power (250 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3100 Vlogging information
Sony TX55 Vlogging information
28
fairly wide (26mm)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Sony TX55
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2011-07-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118 gr (0.26 lbs) 109 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $139 $350