Nikon S01 vs Sony W810
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Nikon S01 vs Sony W810 Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Announced January 2014
Nikon S01 vs Sony W810 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon S01 and Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and W810 (20MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and W810 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
OM System OM-1 Set to Enhance AutofocusThe S01 was revealed 6 months prior to the W810 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S01 scores vs the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S01 vs Sony W810 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are available at Nikon S01 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Sony W810
S01 | W810 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Nikon S01
W810 | S01 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon S01 and Sony W810
S01 | W810 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | January 2014 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon S01 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S01 offers outside measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) and the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Nikon S01 and Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S01 and the W810.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S01 and W810 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S01 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S01 and W810.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S01 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony W810 will offer you more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively.
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Nikon S01 vs Sony W810 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S01 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S01 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.9" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 4.96 x 3.72mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 18.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 7.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 1.20 m | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 96 gr (0.21 pounds) | 111 gr (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photos | 200 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Built-in | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | - | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $170 | $100 |