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Nikon D5100 vs Sony T110

Portability
66
Imaging
57
Features
81
Overall
66
Nikon D5100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Nikon D5100 vs Sony T110 Key Specs

Nikon D5100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 560g - 128 x 97 x 79mm
  • Introduced April 2011
  • Superseded the Nikon D5000
  • Renewed by Nikon D5200
Sony T110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon D5100 vs Sony T110 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon D5100 and Sony T110, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D5100 (16MP) and the T110 (16MP) is very well matched but the D5100 (APS-C) and T110 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The D5100 was introduced 4 months after the T110 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D5100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D5100 scores against the T110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5100 over the Sony T110

 D5100 T110 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony T110 over the Nikon D5100

 T110 D5100 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D5100 and Sony T110

 D5100 T110 
IntroducedApril 2011January 2011Similar age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Nikon D5100 vs Sony T110 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D5100 features physical measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony T110 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D5100 and Sony T110 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the D5100 and the T110.

Nikon D5100 vs Sony T110 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D5100 and T110 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Nikon D5100 vs Sony T110 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5100 vs Sony T110 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D5100 and T110.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The D5100 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult.

Nikon D5100 vs Sony T110 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5100 vs Sony T110 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5100 vs Sony T110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5100 Portrait photography info
Sony T110 Portrait photography info
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5100 Street photography advice
Sony T110 Street photography advice
67
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
56
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5100 Sports photography highlights
Sony T110 Sports photography highlights
64
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (660 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
27
MP count good (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D5100
Travel photography with Sony T110
77
great battery life (660 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
69
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5100 Landscape photography factors
Sony T110 Landscape photography factors
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (660 shots)
lack of image stabilization
38
quite wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5100 Vlogging advice
Sony T110 Vlogging advice
69
screen is selfie friendly
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
lack of image stabilization
28
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon D5100 vs Sony T110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5100 and Sony T110
 Nikon D5100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon D5100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-04-26 2011-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 2 BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 11 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD Plus with touchscreen interface
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560g (1.23 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 97 x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1183 not tested
Other
Battery life 660 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $199