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Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX55

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

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

		

		

			
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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	

	
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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