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Nikon S01 vs Sony W510

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S01 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Nikon S01
(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
Sony W510
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Sony W510

 S01 W510 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Nikon S01

 W510 S01 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Sony W510

 S01 W510 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S01 vs Sony W510 size comparison

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

Nikon S01 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S01 Portrait photography features
Sony W510 Portrait photography features
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S01 Street photography info
Sony W510 Street photography info
55
lighter than average (96g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S01 Sports photography highlights
Sony W510 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
not so great battery (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
55
lighter than average (96g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (190 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S01 Landscape photography info
Sony W510 Landscape photography info
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S01 Vlogging info
Sony W510 Vlogging info
27
touchscreen functionality
lighter than average (96 grams)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S01 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Sony W510
 Nikon Coolpix S01Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
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