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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W310

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W310 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was brought out 8 months after the W310 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S1100pj grades vs the W310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Sony W310

 S1100pj W310 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Nikon S1100pj

 W310 S1100pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Sony W310

 S1100pj W310 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1100pj comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S1100pj and the W310.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W310 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and W310 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1100pj and W310.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S1100pj to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent S1100pj should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1100pj
Portrait photography with Sony W310
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography advice
Sony W310 Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (180g)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1100pj
Sports photography with Sony W310
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography advice
Sony W310 Travel photography advice
61
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (180 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography details
Sony W310 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging information
Sony W310 Vlogging information
29
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (180g)
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S1100pj vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Sony W310
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 pounds) 137g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 model EN-EL12 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 $150