Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX55
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3100 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Sony TX55
S3100 | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Nikon S3100
TX55 | S3100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Sony TX55
S3100 | TX55 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | July 2011 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3100 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S3100 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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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 |