• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S1000pj advantages over Sony HX20V

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.26 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    23 mm vs 34 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    155g vs 254g
    Lighter weight

Sony HX20V advantages over Nikon S1000pj

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.2 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    500 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    18.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S70

Nikon S1000pj
Nikon S70
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
Sony HX20V
Nikon S70
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compared to Olympus Tough-6020

Nikon S1000pj
Olympus Tough-6020
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
Sony HX20V
Olympus Tough-6020
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Nikon S1100pj

Nikon S1000pj
Nikon S1100pj
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
Sony HX20V
Nikon S1100pj
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Sony HX30V

Nikon S1000pj
Sony HX30V
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $477
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
Sony HX20V
Sony HX30V
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $477
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compared to Panasonic ZS35

Nikon S1000pj
Panasonic ZS35
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
Sony HX20V
Panasonic ZS35
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
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