Nikon S01 vs Sony W320

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S01 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.