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Nikon S01 vs Sony W320

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S01 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S01 vs Sony W320 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon S01 vs Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and W320 (14MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and W320 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S01 was brought out 3 years after the W320 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S01 scores vs the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Sony W320

 S01 W320 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Nikon S01

 W320 S01 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Sony W320

 S01 W320 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S01 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S01 features external measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) while the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S01 vs Sony W320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S01 versus the W320.

Nikon S01 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S01 and W320 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S01 and W320.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S01 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony W320 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern S01 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S01 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S01
Portrait photography with Sony W320
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S01 Street photography information
Sony W320 Street photography information
55
lighter than others in class (96g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
lacks RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S01 Sports photography highlights
Sony W320 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S01 Travel photography features
Sony W320 Travel photography features
55
lighter than others in class (96 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (190 per charge)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S01 Landscape photography information
Sony W320 Landscape photography information
23
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S01 Vlogging highlights
Sony W320 Vlogging highlights
27
touch screen
lighter than others in class (96 grams)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon S01 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Sony W320
 Nikon Coolpix S01Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S01 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 7.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 96 gr (0.21 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots - 1
Retail price $170 $269