Nikon S30 vs Sony W610

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S30 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and W610 (14MP) and the S30 (1/3") and W610 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The S30 was introduced at a similar time to the W610 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S30 scores vs the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S30 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S30 offers external measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Nikon S30 and Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S30 against the W610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S30 and W610 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and W610.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S30 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony W610 will result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.