Nikon S100 vs Sony W650
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Nikon S100 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Nikon S100 vs Sony W650 Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon S100 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S100 was unveiled 4 months prior to the W650 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S100 scores versus the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S100 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S100 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Sony W650
S100 | W650 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 820k | 230k | Clearer screen (+590k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon S100
W650 | S100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S100 and Sony W650
S100 | W650 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | January 2012 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S100 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S100 versus Sony W650 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S100 vs the W650.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S100 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and W650.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you should consider the age of the products into consideration.
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Nikon S100 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 820k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Organic LED monitor | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 124 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 150 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $240 | $140 |