Nikon S02 vs Sony W350
97 Imaging
36 Features
28 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
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Nikon S02 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
- Introduced September 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010

Nikon S02 vs Sony W350 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S02 vs Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the S02 (1/3") and W350 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

The S02 was released 3 years after the W350 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S02 matches up versus the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S02 vs Sony W350 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S02 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S02 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Sony W350
S02 | W350 | |||
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Introduced | September 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 45 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon S02
W350 | S02 |
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Common features in the Nikon S02 and Sony W350
S02 | W350 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S02 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S02 offers outside dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S02 vs Sony W350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S02 versus the W350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S02 and W350 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S02 and W350.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S02 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony W350 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer S02 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S02 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S02 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S02 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S02 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-09-05 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | - | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | - | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 1.40 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 100 gr (0.22 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Built-in | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | - | Single |
Launch cost | $177 | $200 |