Nikon S3100 vs Sony WX1

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S3100 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S3100 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the S3100 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The S3100 was manufactured 19 months later than the WX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S3100 matches up vs the WX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S3100 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3100 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Nikon S3100 versus Sony WX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S3100 compared to the WX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3100 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3100 and WX1.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S3100 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S3100 will give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent S3100 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.