Nikon S02 vs Sony W710

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon S02 vs Sony W710, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty similar but the S02 (1/3") and W710 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The S02 was brought out 8 months later than the W710 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S02 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S02 grades versus the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S02 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S02 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S02 provides outer dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S02 vs Sony W710 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S02 against the W710.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S02 and W710 is 97 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S02 and W710.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S02 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony W710 will deliver greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher S02 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.