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Nikon S3000 vs Sony W310

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony W310 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S3000 versus Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was launched very close to the W310 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S3000 scores versus the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Sony W310

 S3000 W310 

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Nikon S3000

 W310 S3000 

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Sony W310

 S3000 W310 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S3000 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S3000 versus Sony W310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S3000 versus the W310.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S3000 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3000 and W310.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Street photography camera
Sony W310 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3000
Sports photography with Sony W310
17
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 Landscape photography details
Sony W310 Landscape photography details
28
fairly wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 Vlogging info
Sony W310 Vlogging info
26
fairly wide (27mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S3000 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Sony W310
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lb) 137 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID EN-EL10 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $150