Nikon S01 vs Sony W310

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S01 and Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S01 (10MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty close but the S01 (1/2.9") and W310 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The S01 was unveiled 3 years after the W310 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S01 matches up against the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S01 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S01 Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S01 has got outside measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) while the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

See the Nikon S01 and Sony W310 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S01 vs the W310.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S01 and W310 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S01 and W310.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S01 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony W310 will result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S01 should have an advantage in sensor technology.