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Nikon S01 vs Sony W810

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Nikon S01 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Nikon S01
(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
Sony W810
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Sony W810

 S01 W810 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Nikon S01

 W810 S01 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Sony W810

 S01 W810 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2014Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S01 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S01 and W810 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S01 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
lack of RAW format
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S01 Street photography features
Sony W810 Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (96g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
lack of RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S01 Sports photography details
Sony W810 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
not so great battery (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S01
Travel photography with Sony W810
55
lighter than others in class (96 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (190 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S01 Landscape photography factors
Sony W810 Landscape photography factors
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S01
Vlogging with Sony W810
27
touchscreen
lighter than others in class (96g)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
32
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon S01 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Sony W810
 Nikon Coolpix S01Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
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