Nikon S01 vs Sony W350

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S01 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and W350 (14MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and W350 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The S01 was announced 3 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S01 matches up vs the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S01 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S01 provides exterior dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) while the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S01 against the W350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S01 and W350 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S01 and W350.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S01 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony W350 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher S01 should have an advantage in sensor technology.