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Nikon S6100 vs Sony TX55 Comparison

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Nikon S6100

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Nikon S6100 vs Sony TX55 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing S6100 and TX55, two Compact cameras from Nikon and Sony. Nikon Coolpix S6100 is a Small Sensor Compact class camera and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 is a Ultracompact class camera.

Nikon S6100 was introduced to market in February 2011 and Sony TX55 was launched in July 2011. There is only 5 months difference between S6100 and TX55 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon S6100 and Sony TX55 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon S6100 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-02-09
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1.0fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 175g. 98 x 58 x 27 mm

Sony TX55 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-07-24
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 26-130 mm F3.5-4.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.30" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 109g. 93 x 54 x 13 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon S6100 and Sony TX55 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S6100 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Internal Storage
20 MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1600s faster mechanical shutter
Focal Length - Tele
196mm vs 130mm 66 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
7× vs 5× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
4.5m vs 3.7m 0.8m longer range
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Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 over Nikon Coolpix S6100
LCD Screen Size
3.3" vs 3" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
1.230k dots vs 460k dots 167% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 1.0fps 9 fps faster
Battery Life
250 shots vs 210 shots 40 more frames with a single charge
Weight
109 g vs 175 g 66 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
26mm vs 28mm 2 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
3.50 vs 3.70 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.80 vs 5.60 faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
LCD Screen Size
3.30" vs 3.30" Large display
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony TX55: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon S6100 and Sony TX55 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S6100 has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 27 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.06″) and weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) (including batteries). Sony TX55 has external dimensions of 93 x 54 x 13 mm (3.66 x 2.13 x 0.51″) and weighs 109 g (0.24 lb / 3.84 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Sony TX55. Sony TX55 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 5mm narrower, 4mm shorter and 14mm thinner than Nikon S6100.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony TX55 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Sony TX55 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon S6100 and Sony TX55.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony TX55 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Sony TX55 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S6100 and Sony TX55.
Nikon S6100 vs Sony TX55 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Sony TX55 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony TX55 is significantly lighter (66g ) than the Nikon S6100 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

S6100
TX55
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

S6100
TX55
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Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix S6100 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sony TX55's 3.30" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon S6100's 3" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon S6100 vs Sony TX55: Sensor Comparison

Both Nikon S6100 and Sony TX55 have 1/2.3-inch sized 16.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the S6100 and TX55 sensor size comparison.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S6100 and Sony TX55 Cameras


Nikon S6100 and Sony TX55 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon S6100 vs Sony TX55 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon S6100 features a 28-196 mm F3.7-5.6 7× zoom lens whereas Sony TX55 features a 26-130 mm F3.5-4.8 5× zoom lens.

Sony TX55 has 2mm wider coverage than the Nikon S6100. At f3.50, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon S6100 has 66mm longer reach than the Sony TX55. However, with a max aperture of f4.80, Sony TX55 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

S6100
TX55
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

S6100
TX55
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

S6100
TX55
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

S6100
TX55
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Nikon S6100 and Sony TX55 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon S6100 and Sony TX55 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon S6100 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Sony TX55 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon S6100 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony TX55 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.70
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Nikon S6100 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony TX55 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
196 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 210 shots
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
130 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1600s
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
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Nikon S6100 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony TX55 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
175g
7.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
109g
Body Thickness 13mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon S6100 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony TX55 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon S6100 vs Sony TX55: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon S6100 and Sony TX55, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon S6100 and Sony TX55 scores compare:

Nikon S6100
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #185 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #793 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Sony TX55
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #20 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #797 out of 1257 in all Cameras

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Sony TX55 vs Nikon S6100 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix S6100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Brand Nikon Sony
Announced 2011-02-09 2011-07-24
Body Type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-196 mm (7×) 26-130 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F3.7-5.6 F3.5-4.8
Macro Focus Range 3cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.30"
Resolution 460k dots 1,230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/1600s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.50 m 3.70 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 175g 109g
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm 93 x 54 x 13mm
Battery Life 210 shots 250 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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