Nikon L610 vs Sony S2100
90 Imaging
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33 Overall
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Nikon L610 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Introduced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010

Nikon L610 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon L610 and Sony S2100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The L610 was launched 2 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L610 grades versus the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon L610 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L610 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Sony S2100
L610 | S2100 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 32 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Nikon L610
S2100 | L610 |
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Common features in the Nikon L610 and Sony S2100
L610 | S2100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon L610 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L610 offers physical measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon L610 and Sony S2100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the L610 compared to the S2100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and S2100 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and S2100.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L610 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher L610 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

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Nikon L610 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-08-09 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 240 gr (0.53 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 120 images | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $150 | $0 |