Nikon S01 vs Sony W510
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Nikon S01 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011

Nikon S01 vs Sony W510 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S01 vs Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S01 (10MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively similar but the S01 (1/2.9") and W510 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

The S01 was announced 2 years after the W510 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S01 matches up vs the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S01 vs Sony W510 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S01 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S01 Gallery & Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Sony W510
S01 | W510 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 30 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Nikon S01
W510 | S01 | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon S01 and Sony W510
S01 | W510 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S01 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S01 has outside 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) whilst the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S01 vs Sony W510 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S01 versus the W510.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S01 and W510 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S01 and W510.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S01 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony W510 will deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer S01 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S01 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S01 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S01 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S01 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 18.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 1.20 m | 2.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 96 gr (0.21 pounds) | 119 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Built-in | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | - | One |
Launch cost | $170 | $99 |