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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W610

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S1000pj versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was revealed 3 years prior to the W610 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S1000pj scores vs the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Sony W610

 S1000pj W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon S1000pj

 W610 S1000pj 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Sony W610

 S1000pj W610 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1000pj and the W610.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and W610.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W610 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S1000pj is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography factors
Sony W610 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography factors
Sony W610 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography advice
Sony W610 Sports photography advice
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography advice
Sony W610 Travel photography advice
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
33
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
Vlogging with Sony W610
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Sony W610
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-04 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed BIONZ
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 - 250 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $289 $200