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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S3100

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs

Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Revealed September 2013
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S02 and Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is pretty similar but the S02 (1/3") and S3100 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S02 was launched 2 years after the S3100 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S02 grades versus the S3100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Nikon S3100

 S02 S3100 
IntroducedSeptember 2013February 2011More modern by 32 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Nikon S02

 S3100 S02 

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Nikon S3100

 S02 S3100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S02 has external measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3100 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S02 and Nikon S3100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S02 and the S3100.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S02 and S3100 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S02 and S3100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S02 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Nikon S3100 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent S02 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (13 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW files
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 Street photography advice
Nikon S3100 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW files
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S02
Sports photography with Nikon S3100
38
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S02 Travel photography information
Nikon S3100 Travel photography information
59
decent MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 Landscape photography info
Nikon S3100 Landscape photography info
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S02 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3100 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
28
quite wide (26mm)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Nikon S3100
 Nikon Coolpix S02Nikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S02 Nikon Coolpix S3100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-09-05 2011-02-09
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 1.40 m 4.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 lb) 118 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots - One
Price at launch $177 $139