Updated (March, 2012): Compare the Nikon D3200 vs Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Nikon D3100
Winner
Nikon D3100

64

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Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

57
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon D3100

Movie continuous focus
 Movie continuous focus
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
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 Autofocuses shooting video
Contrast detection
Live view
 Has live view
Preview your photos
 

Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
 
Differences | Recommendations | Similarities | Competitors | Appearance | Discussion

differences

Advantages of the Nikon D3100
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 23.1x15.4mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 More than 12.5x larger sensor
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
True resolution Higher true resolution 14.2 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Capture around 50% more detail in your photos
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Battery life Longer battery life 550 shots vs 410 shots
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 More than 30% more shots per battery charge
Size Slightly smaller 124x96x73 mm vs 122x87x93 mm
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 More than 10% smaller
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Thickness Thinner 2.9" vs 3.7"
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 More than 20% thinner
Viewfinder Has an optical viewfinder Pentamirror vs Digital
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 Optical viewfinders save battery life and are more detailed
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Weight Lighter 505 g vs 577 g
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 More than 10% lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $372.99 vs $641.88
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 The best price we've seen is $269 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Nikon D3100 Learn more about
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-HX100v
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
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 More than 4x higher resolution screen
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 3 fps
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 Around 3.5x faster continuous shooting
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v Learn more about
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Nikon D3100 Nikon D3100
64 vs 57
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Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon D3100. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a super zoom.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
D3100:Pentamirror
DSC-HX100v:Digital
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Thickness Quite thick Help
D3100:2.9"
DSC-HX100v:3.7"
Weight Heavy Help
D3100:505 g
DSC-HX100v:577 g
Focus points Few focus points Help
D3100:11
DSC-HX100v:9
Size Large Help
D3100:124x96x73 mm
DSC-HX100v:122x87x93 mm

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$328 body only

$449 with 18-55mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Autofocus Lacks autofocus
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the D3100
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200

Entry-level DSLR

$547 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Compare the D3200 vs the D3100
Compare the D3200 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$585 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Dynamic range Has significantly wider dynamic range
Compare the D5100 vs the D3100
Compare the D5100 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$595 - $599 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Autofocus Lacks autofocus
Startup delay Has slightly more startup delay
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the D3100
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$369 - $450
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the D3100
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P520

Super zoom

$427
Zoom Has much more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the D3100
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$345
Zoom Has much more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the D3100
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Nikon D3100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$600 - $899 body only

$739 - $1,099 with 18-105mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Autofocus Lacks video autofocus
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the D90 vs the D3100
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$540 body only

$609 with 18-55mm lens
Lens focus motor Has a built-in focus motor
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Autofocus Lacks video autofocus
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the D3100
Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000

Entry-level DSLR

$436 - $456 with 18-55mm lens
Size Slightly smaller
Thickness Thinner
Movie format Does not take movies
Autofocus Lacks video autofocus
Compare the D3000 vs the D3100

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$348 - $478
Wide angle Better wide angle
Zoom More zoom
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$596
Zoom More zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300

Super zoom

$448
Zoom Much more zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the Cyber-Shot DSC-HX300 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810

Super zoom

$165 - $249
Wide angle Better wide angle
Size Smaller
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Super zoom

$313
Wide angle Better wide angle
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Size Larger
Compare the FinePix HS20 EXR vs the Cybershot DSC-HX100v

appearance

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discussion

Showing 2 comments

Jaykumar9507 (1:34 PM, September 13, 2011)
it"s very good camera
 
Avsel (7:30 PM, September 03, 2011)
great camera